Southwestern Lasagna Recipe

Name: Southwestern Lasagna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cooking spray; 1 cup chopped onion; 1/2 pound ground turkey; 4 cups bottled salsa; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 8 garlic cloves, minced and divided; 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained; 1 (15-ounce) carton part-skim ricotta cheese; 1/2 cup (4 ounces) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese; 1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated fresh Parmesan cheese, divided; 1 large egg white; 1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained, and squeezed dry; 15 precooked lasagna noodles; 1 cup (4 ounces) preshredded reduced-fat Mexican blend or cheddar cheese; Oregano sprigs (optional)

Servings: persons

Cooking spray
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 pound ground turkey
4 cups bottled salsa
2 teaspoons ground cumin
8 garlic cloves, minced and divided
1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15-ounce) carton part-skim ricotta cheese
1/2 cup (4 ounces) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese
1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated fresh Parmesan cheese, divided
1 large egg white
1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained, and squeezed dry
15 precooked lasagna noodles
1 cup (4 ounces) preshredded reduced-fat Mexican blend or cheddar cheese
Oregano sprigs (optional)

1
Place a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat until hot. Add onion, and cook for 3 minutes. Add turkey; cook until browned, stirring to crumble. Add salsa, cumin, half the garlic, and beans.
2
Place ricotta in a food processor, and process for 1 minute or until smooth. Add remaining garlic, cream cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan, and egg white; pulse 2 to 3 times. Add the spinach, and pulse 2 to 3 times.
3
Spread 3/4 cup turkey mixture in the bottom of a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Arrange 3 noodles over the turkey mixture, and top with 1 cup ricotta mixture, 3/4 cup turkey mixture, and 1/4 cup Mexican cheese. Repeat layers, ending with noodles. Spread remaining turkey mixture over noodles, and sprinkle with 1/4 cup Parmesan. Cover with foil; store in refrigerator up to 24 hours.
4
Preheat oven to 375u00b0.
5
Bake, covered, at 375u00b0 for 30 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle with 1/4 cup Mexican cheese, and bake, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes. Garnish with oregano sprigs, if desired.

2206

kcal

Calories

Fat

360

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cooking spray, 1 cup chopped onion, 1/2 pound ground turkey, 4 cups bottled salsa, and more.

Yes, Southwestern 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.

Southwestern Lasagna

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