Description
A healthier take on the classic lasagna, packed with flavor and nutritious ingredients.
Ingredients
- Whole Wheat Lasagna Noodles
- Fresh Spinach
- Ricotta Cheese
- Mozzarella Cheese
- Marinara Sauce
- Ground Turkey or Chicken
- Egg
- Spices & Herbs (Salt, Pepper, Italian Seasoning)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the whole wheat lasagna noodles in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cool water.
- Prep the ground turkey or chicken in a skillet over medium heat, seasoning with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Add spinach and stir until wilted.
- Make the cheese filling by combining ricotta, egg, salt, pepper, and herbs in a bowl.
- Start layering the lasagna in a baking dish with marinara sauce, noodles, ricotta mixture, turkey-spinach mix, and mozzarella. Repeat layers.
- Bake covered with foil for 25 minutes, then remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until bubbly.
- Chill for about 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Lasagna tastes even better the next day, and it freezes well for later.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: healthy lasagna, comfort food, Italian recipes, vegetarian options, family-friendly meals