Spinach and Turkey Lasagna Recipe

Name: Spinach and Turkey Lasagna
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 100 min
Total time: 125 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped (2 cups); 2 minced garlic cloves; 3/4 pound ground turkey breast; 3 cups low-sodium jarred marinara sauce; 1 1/2 cups part-skim ricotta cheese; 1 (10- ounce) package frozen spinach (completely defrosted and squeezed of all excess liquid); 1/4 cup chopped parsley; 2 large egg whites; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 12 lasagna noodles (cooked al dente according to package instructions); 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Prep: 25 mins

Cook: 100 mins

Total: 2 hrs 5 mins

Servings: 6 servings

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You may think of lasagna as a fattening comfort food, but you will change your mind after trying this version from the "The Carblover's Diet Cookbook." It uses ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses as well as turkey to cut down on the fat content and calories. Spinach adds color, flavor, and fiber. You may use jarred marinara sauce from the market or your own homemade. Use whole-wheat lasagna noodles to boost the fiber even more. Serve with a side salad to round out the meal.

Recipe reprinted with permission from The CarbLovers Diet Cookbook (Oxmoor House).

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped (2 cups)
2 minced garlic cloves
3/4 pound ground turkey breast
3 cups low-sodium jarred marinara sauce
1 1/2 cups part-skim ricotta cheese
1 (10- ounce) package frozen spinach (completely defrosted and squeezed of all excess liquid)
1/4 cup chopped parsley
2 large egg whites
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
12 lasagna noodles (cooked al dente according to package instructions)
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Preheat oven to 375 F.
Heat olive oil in a large high-sided skillet and cook onion, stirring occasionally, until softened, 6 to 7 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Add turkey and cook, breaking up with a spoon, until no longer pink and cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes. Add marinara, bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 2 to 3 minutes. Remove pan from heat and cool slightly.
Combine ricotta cheese, spinach, parsley, egg whites, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
Coat the bottom of a 14- x 11-inch lasagna pan with 1/2 cup sauce. Arrange three lasagna noodles on the bottom of the pan. Spread 3/4 cup sauce evenly over noodles. Spoon 2/3 cup ricotta-spinach mixture evenly on top of sauce. Repeat layers two more times.
Cover top with three noodles and remaining 3/4 cup sauce. Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan. Cover loosely with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake 10 to 15 minutes, until cheese is bubbly. Cut into squares and serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
258	Calories
11g	Fat
20g	Carbs
20g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 6
Amount per serving
Calories	258
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11g	15%
Saturated Fat 5g	23%
Cholesterol 49mg	16%
Sodium 877mg	38%
Total Carbohydrate 20g	7%
Dietary Fiber 3g	12%
Protein 20g
Calcium 241mg	19%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.