Turkey Lasagna With Cranberry Sauce Recipe

Name: Turkey Lasagna With Cranberry Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups fat-free chicken broth; 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated skim milk; 2 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt, omit if using salted stock; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 3/4 teaspoon dried sage, crushed; 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme, crushed; 3 cups chopped cooked turkey or 3 cups ground turkey; 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley; 1 (16 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce; 1/2 lb lasagna noodle, cooked al dente; 1 (15 ounce) carton fat-free ricotta cheese; 8 ounces shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; 1/2 cup fresh whole wheat bread crumbs (1 slice ground)

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups fat-free chicken broth
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated skim milk
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt, omit if using salted stock
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
3/4 teaspoon dried sage, crushed
1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme, crushed
3 cups chopped cooked turkey or 3 cups ground turkey
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
1 (16 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
1/2 lb lasagna noodle, cooked al dente
1 (15 ounce) carton fat-free ricotta cheese
8 ounces shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup fresh whole wheat bread crumbs (1 slice ground)

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2
Spray a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with a non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
3
Combine the stock and milk and bring to the boiling point, either in a microwave oven or on top of the stove.
4
Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat.
5
Add the flour and cook, stirring constantly for 2 minutes.
6
Add the hot stock-and-milk mixture, all at once, stirring constantly with a wire whisk.
7
Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring frequently, until the mixture starts to thicken, about 5 minutes.
8
Remove from the heat and add the salt, pepper, sage and thyme and mix well.
9
Stir in the turkey and parsley and set aside.
10
Spread half of the cranberry sauce evenly over the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
11
Cover the sauce with a layer of the cooked lasagna noodles.
12
Top the noodles with the ricotta cheese and a third of the turkey mixture.
13
Add a second layer of noodles.
14
Spread the remaining cranberry sauce over the noodles.
15
Cover the cranberries with half of the remaining turkey mixture.
16
Sprinkle half of the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.
17
Top with the remaining noodles, turkey mixture and shredded cheese.
18
Sprinkle the bread crumbs evenly over the top.
19
Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until bubbling and lightly browned.
20
Allow to stand for 5 minutes before cutting into eight servings, approximately 3-by-4 inches each.

769

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Fat

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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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: 1 1/2 cups fat-free chicken broth, 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated skim milk, 2 tablespoons butter, 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Turkey Lasagna With Cranberry Sauce 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!

Turkey Lasagna With Cranberry Sauce

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