A simple lasagna can be such a great way to feed a family or a crowd. Nothing over complicated, just layers upon layers of sauce, noodles and cheese. Because there are so many layers, I do try to make mine a little bit lighter on the cheeses since there are 3 different kinds used (Ricotta, Parmesan and Mozzarella). No flavor is sacrificed though, don’t worry!!
What I like most is besides the meat sauce, it’s all baked and served in the same pan which makes cleaning up a breeze. You can even make the meat sauce ahead of time if you need to. The whole thing can be prepped up until pre-baking if you need some time saving as well!
I find the best way to serve mine up is with a side salad and some crusty garlic bread. But I’d love to hear what your favorite dish is to feed your family or a crowd. Let me know in the comments below. Happy cooking!
Easy Turkey Lasagna
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 small yellow onion, diced small
- 3 clovers garlic, minced
- 1 package ground turkey (about 1 1/4 lbs.)
- 4 cups marinara sauce
- 1 (15 ounce) container part-skim ricotta cheese
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/8 cup grated Parmesan + more to sprinkle on top
- 9 no-cook lasagna noodles
- 8 slices of mozzarella cheese (or 1/2 cup grated part-skim mozzarella cheese)
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over a medium-high heat. Add the onions and garlic and cook until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes. Add turkey and cook until no longer pink, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks, about 3-5 minutes. Mix in tomato sauce and cook for 1-2 more minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- In a medium bowl combine the ricotta cheese, egg, salt, pepper and Parmesan.
- In a 9×13 inch baking dish, spread 1 cup of tomato meat sauce on the bottom of pan. Place a layer of 3 lasagna noodles on top, touching but not overlapping. Spread half of the ricotta mixture on top of the noodles. Top with another cup of the tomato meat sauce. Repeat with another layer of 3 noodles, then remaining ricotta mixture, then remaining tomato meat mixture and finally 1 more layer of 3 noodles. Top the final layer of noodles with the remaining sauce, then sprinkle with the grated cheese and mozzarella cheese.
- Cover loosely with foil and bake for 25-30 minutes. Uncover and bake for 5-10 minutes more. Enjoy!
Season Generously 