Turkey Lasagna

Recipe submitted by:

j.sidralane@verizon.net

Description:

This recipe comes from my weekly blog. You can find it here http://www.smartbalance.com/blog/20100625/turkey-lasagna

Everyone loves lasagna but it can be seriously high in saturated fat. This version substitutes lean turkey for beef and incorporates both non-fat ricotta and low fat mozzarella. No worries about taste! A full, rich lasagna flavor is most definitely there.

Difficulty: Easy

Course: Dinner

Main Ingredient: Turkey

Smart Balance Product:
Smart Balance® Omega Non-Stick Cooking Spray

Ingredients:

Smart Balance® Cooking Spray
12 oz ground turkey breast meat
2 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 cup non-fat ricotta cheese
1 cup fresh basil leaves (optional)
1/8 tsp nutmeg
1 cup fresh spinach
½ onion, finely chopped
2 cups tomato sauce (homemade or jar, low sodium)
1/4 cup shredded low-fat mozzarella
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
5 oz whole-grain, ready-to-bake lasagna noodles

Prep Time:

20 minutes

Cook Time:

40 minutes

Yield/Notes:

Serves 4
Nutrients per serving
Calories 350
Fat 4g
Saturated Fat 1g
Poly Fat 1g
Mono Fat 1g
Trans Fatty Acid 0g
Cholesterol 67mg
Sodium 324mg
Carbohydrates 39g
Dietary Fiber 3g
Protein 35g


STEPS:
1. Heat oven to 375°. Coat a 9-inch square pan (or a 10-inch x 8-inch) with cooking spray. 2. Heat a large heavy-bottom skillet over medium heat. Spray with cooking spray; add the turkey and garlic. Cook until meat is browned stirring often, about 8 minutes. Set aside. 3. In a large bowl, combine ricotta cheese, basil, nutmeg, spinach and onion. 4. Spread 1/2 cup tomato sauce on the bottom of pan. Cover with pieces of uncooked noodles, ½ turkey mixture, 1/2 ricotta mixture, 1/2 of remaining tomato sauce. Repeat layers again. Top with mozzarella and parmesan. Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes, remove foil and continue baking for 30 more minutes.