Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- Dice the onion finely and mince the garlic.
- Mix the ricotta filling by combining ricotta, 1 cup mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, parsley, and salt until smooth.
- Prepare the noodles by boiling them al dente, then lay them flat.
Making the Turkey Meat Sauce
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil if necessary.
- Brown the ground turkey for 7-8 minutes, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Add diced onions and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and tomato paste.
- Mix in dried herbs and let the sauce simmer on low heat for 20 minutes.
Cooking the Noodles
- Boil the lasagna noodles in salted water according to package directions, usually 8-10 minutes.
- Drain the noodles without rinsing and lay flat with a drizzle of olive oil.
Assembling Your Lasagna
- In a 9x13 inch baking dish, spread about one cup of meat sauce.
- Layer four noodles, followed by half the ricotta filling, then a third of the remaining meat sauce and a sprinkle of mozzarella.
- Repeat the layering process, finishing with meat sauce and the remaining cheeses.
Baking
- Preheat oven to 375°F and cover the lasagna with aluminum foil.
- Bake covered for 25 minutes, then remove the foil and bake another 20 minutes until bubbly.
Resting and Serving
- Let the lasagna rest for at least 15 minutes before slicing.
- Slice and serve with fresh basil and additional Parmesan if desired.
Notes
Leftovers taste even better. Store in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for longer storage. Reheat in the oven for best results.
