Turkey Spinach Lasagna
Went back to my Italian roots for my mom’s birthday dinner. A twist on the original, but she gave it a thumb’s up and asked for the recipe – success!
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 4 cloves garlic chopped
- 1 lb ground turkey I used 93% for more flavor
- 1 can crushed tomatoes 28 oz
- 1 can tomato paste
- 2 bags fresh spinach 10 oz
- 1 egg white
- 1 container 2% cottage cheese 4 cups
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 12 cooked whole wheat lasagna noodles
- Oregano
- fresh basil
- salt
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F. Heat the oil in a large pot over low heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until soft (about 5 minutes). Add the turkey and cook until browned. Add the tomato sauce, tomato paste, oregano, and salt. Simmer 20 minutes. Add fresh basil at the end.
- Meanwhile, rinse the spinach (do not dry) and transfer to a large non-stick pan. Cover and steam until wilted (about 3-4 minutes).
- Mix together the cottage cheese and egg white.
- Once the sauce is done, spread a thin layer of sauce on the bottom of a lasagna tray. Lay down 3 noodles. Add 1/3 of the sauce, 1/3 of the cottage cheese, 1/3 of the spinach, and 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese. Continue two more times, then top with the remaining lasagna noodles and 1/4 cup of mozzarella. Bake for 30 minutes.
