Turkey Lasagna

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Ingredients

• 6 whole-wheat lasagna noodles
• Canola oil cooking spray
• 1 medium onion, chopped into medium pieces
• 1 and 1/2 pounds (4 to 5 cups) cooked turkey breast, diced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 15 ounces low-fat ricotta cheese
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1 10-ounce package frozen spinach, cooked per package directions, well-drained
• 3 cups low-sodium marinara sauce
• 1 cup part-skim milk mozzarella cheese, shredded

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 375° F.
2. Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions. Set aside on cloth towel.
3. Spray large skillet with cooking oil. Over medium heat, cook onion until soft. Add turkey. Cook until heated through. Stir in oregano.
4. In medium bowl, mix together ricotta, egg and spinach.
5. Place 1 cup sauce in the bottom of 13- by 9-inch baking dish. Spread to cover the bottom.
6. Layer with 3 lasagna noodles, half the ricotta cheese mixture and half the turkey mixture. Repeat layering, starting with sauce. Follow with cheese, then turkey mixture. Top with mozzarella.
7. Cover with aluminum foil, and bake for 40 minutes. Remove foil. Bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes or until bubbling and top is golden-brown. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Yield

Yield: 8 servings

Nutritional Information

Amount per serving:
Calories: 290
Calories from fat: 72 (25%) Total Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 3.5g
Sodium: 280mg
Total Carbohydrates: 22g
Dietary Fiber: 3g
Protein: 34g