Description
Indulge in this Healthy Lasagna Recipe, a guilt-free twist on the classic comfort food. With layers of whole wheat noodles, lean ground turkey, vibrant spinach, and a rich marinara sauce, this dish is flavorful and nutritious. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining friends, you’ll love how easy it is to prepare while still being impressive. The delightful aroma as it bakes will have everyone anticipating a delicious meal that satisfies without compromising health.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 whole wheat lasagna noodles
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 15 oz part-skim ricotta cheese
- 2 cups low-sugar marinara sauce
- 1.5 cups part-skim shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the lasagna noodles in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and lay flat on parchment paper.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté olive oil and ground turkey until browned. Add spinach until wilted.
- Mix ricotta cheese with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a bowl until creamy.
- In a baking dish, spread marinara sauce at the bottom. Layer noodles, half the turkey-spinach mixture, half the ricotta mixture, then repeat. Top with mozzarella cheese.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes; remove foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 180g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg