Mae's Turkey Lasagna Recipe

Name: Mae's Turkey Lasagna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground turkey; 2 cups mushrooms, sliced; 1 cup carrot, grated; 1 cup onion, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, crushed; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 ½ teaspoons dried basil; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon pepper; dried red pepper flakes; 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 9 ounces fresh spinach; 3 ounces fat free cream cheese; 1 ½ cups 1% fat cottage cheese; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 9 lasagna noodles; 6 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded; ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated

Servings: persons

1 lb lean ground turkey
2 cups mushrooms, sliced
1 cup carrot, grated
1 cup onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, crushed
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 ½ teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
dried red pepper flakes
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
9 ounces fresh spinach
3 ounces fat free cream cheese
1 ½ cups 1% fat cottage cheese
1 tablespoon lemon juice
9 lasagna noodles
6 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
½ cup parmesan cheese, grated

1
Coat a large pan with cooking spray.
2
Crumble turkey breast, add mushrooms, carrots, and onions, and cook over medium heat until turkey is cooked through.
3
Add garlic, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, pepper flakes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, and canned tomatoes.
4
After it starts simmering, add spinach.
5
Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
6
Combine cream cheese, cottage cheese & lemon juice.
7
Place 3 lasagna noodles on bottom of 9x13 inch baking dish.
8
Spread 1/3 of cottage cheese mixture over the noodles.
9
Spread 1/3 meat mixture over that.
10
Top with 1/3 of the mozzarella cheese.
11
Repeat layers twice.
12
Top with parmesan cheese.
13
Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.

1667

kcal

Calories

Fat

217

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

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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

My Personal Notes

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

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb lean ground turkey, 2 cups mushrooms, sliced, 1 cup carrot, grated, 1 cup onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Mae's Turkey 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mae's Turkey Lasagna

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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