Monday, October 19, 2009

turkey lasagna. amazing-ness.


  • 1 tsp. olive oil
  • 1 lb. ground turkey breast
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 8-oz. can tomato sauce
  • 28-oz. can crushed tomatoes
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
  • 12 oz. shredded low-moisture, part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • 12 oz. part-skim ricotta cheese
  • ¾ c. grated parmesan cheese
  • one package no-boil lasagna noodles

Directions:
  1. Spray 8x8 baking dish with cooking spray; preheat oven to 375° Fahrenheit (190° Celsius).
  2. Brown turkey with olive oil and garlic.
  3. Add tomato sauce, tomatoes, salt/pepper, and seasoning.
  4. Simmer 20 minutes.
  5. To assemble lasagna:
    - add small amount of sauce to bottom of pan
    - layer noodles to cover bottom of baking dish
    - add some ricotta and mozzarella
    - add tomato/meat sauce
    - sprinkle with parmesan
    - repeat with two more layers of noodles, ending with tomato/meat sauce and parmesan as top layer
  6. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes, or until bubbly and cheese is melted.
  7. Remove from oven and let rest for about 10 minutes before cutting.



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