Classic Light Bolognese Lasagna Recipe

Name: Classic Light Bolognese Lasagna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped onion; 3/4 cup coarsely chopped celery; 1/2 cup coarsely chopped carrot; 4 garlic cloves; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon unsalted tomato paste; 1 ounce diced pancetta; 1 pound ground turkey breast; 1/4 cup white wine; 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 cup 1% low-fat milk; 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil; 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes, undrained; 1 1/2 cups part-skim ricotta cheese; 6 ounces shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided (about 1 1/2 cups); 1 large egg, lightly beaten; Cooking spray; 6 cooked lasagna noodles

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped onion
3/4 cup coarsely chopped celery
1/2 cup coarsely chopped carrot
4 garlic cloves
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted tomato paste
1 ounce diced pancetta
1 pound ground turkey breast
1/4 cup white wine
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup 1% low-fat milk
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes, undrained
1 1/2 cups part-skim ricotta cheese
6 ounces shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 large egg, lightly beaten
Cooking spray
6 cooked lasagna noodles

1
Place first 4 ingredients in a food processor; pulse until coarsely ground. Heat a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add tomato paste and pancetta; cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add turkey, and cook for 4 minutes, stirring to crumble. Add wine; cook for 2 minutes or until liquid evaporates, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Add onion mixture, salt, and next 3 ingredients (through black pepper) to pan, and cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add milk and basil; cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in tomatoes; reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes.
2
Preheat oven to 425u00b0.
3
Combine ricotta, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, and egg in a small bowl.
4
Spread 3/4 cup turkey mixture in bottom of a 13 x 9inch glass or ceramic baking dish coated with cooking spray. Arrange 3 noodles over turkey mixture; top with half of remaining turkey mixture and half of ricotta mixture. Repeat layers once, ending with ricotta mixture. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella evenly over top. Bake at 425u00b0 for 35 minutes.
5
Preheat broiler to high. (Keep lasagna in oven.)
6
Broil lasagna for 2 minutes or until cheese is golden brown and sauce is bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

1350

kcal

Calories

Fat

167

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped onion, 3/4 cup coarsely chopped celery, 1/2 cup coarsely chopped carrot, 4 garlic cloves, and more.

Yes, Classic Light Bolognese Lasagna falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Classic Light Bolognese Lasagna

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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