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Homemade Turkey Lasagna

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Additional Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Author Brooke Burks

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground turkey cooked and drained
  • 1 pound turkey italian sausage cooked and drained
  • 1 cup soft light cream cheese
  • 1 cup light cottage cheese
  • 1.125 cup mozzarella cheese grated
  • 1.125 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 egg
  • 2 - 3 cups low-sugar marinara
  • basil Oregano, Parsley, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 large eggplant sliced and roasted

Instructions

  • Slice one large eggplant with a mandolin slicer to about 1/4 of and inch thick. Placed the slices on a
    slightly greased sheet pan and brush them with a little olive oil , salt and pepper. Bake them at 400 degrees for 20 minutes, checking often and turning once, half way through cooking time. Remove from oven and allow to cool to be safe for handling.
    1 large eggplant, basil
  • Brown and drain the sausage and turkey. Return to pan and add sauce. Mix the cream cheese, cottage cheese, parsley and seasonings, 1/8 cup of cheeses and egg together in a bowl.
    1 pound ground turkey, 1 pound turkey italian sausage, 1 cup soft light cream cheese, 1 cup light cottage cheese, 1.125 cup mozzarella cheese, 1.125 cup parmesan cheese, basil, 1 egg
  • To assemble, begin with a layer of sauce in a greased pan. Next, layer in eggplant slices. Next layer another layer of meat sauce and then spread the cheese mixture, topping with more Mozzarella and Parmesan.
    2 - 3 cups low-sugar marinara
  • Repeat one to two more times, as space will permit. Making your final layer be topped with meat sauce and grated cheeses only.
  • Cover with aluminum foil and bake at 375 degrees for 25 minutes.
  • Remove foil and bake uncovered another 5-10 minutes or until cheese is melty and browned. Let stand 10-15 minutes, cut and serve.

Nutrition(All values are estimates only)

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 249kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 79mg | Sodium: 942mg | Potassium: 486mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 525IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 246mg | Iron: 5mg
**Substitute eggplant with oven ready(not boiled) lasagna noodles. We like Barillia.
** You can also substitute individual seasonings with one all purpose italian seasoning.

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