Turkey Lasagna

"I began using turkey in lasagna after my husband and I developed health problems. The recipe is a big hit with my family." --CL ReaderLasagna is notorious for having a lot of cheese, which is high in saturated fat and cholesterol. This recipe calls for low-fat and reduced-fat cheese, making it a much healthier option. Try this meal with spinach for a great source of folate.

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Ingredients

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 350°.

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  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add onion, bell pepper, mushrooms, and garlic. Sauté 5 minutes or until tender. Add turkey; cook 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in seasoning and sauce. Reduce heat to medium; simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  • Combine Parmesan, salt, black pepper, eggs, and cottage cheese.

  • Spread 1 cup turkey mixture in bottom of a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Arrange 4 noodles over turkey mixture; top with half of Parmesan mixture and 2 cups turkey mixture. Repeat layers, ending with turkey mixture. Sprinkle with mozzarella. Bake at 350° for 45 minutes. Let stand 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
283 calories; calories from fat 28%; fat 8.7g; saturated fat 2.8g; mono fat 2.2g; poly fat 0.9g; protein 21.2g; carbohydrates 28.5g; fiber 6.9g; cholesterol 73mg; iron 1.4mg; sodium 838mg; calcium 164mg.
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