Healthier World's Best Lasagna

Name: Healthier World's Best Lasagna
Prep time: 3 h 15 min
Cook time: 3 h 15 min
Total time: 3 h 15 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian, European
Ingredients: 369 grams canned tomato sauce; 794 grams crushed tomatoes; 2 teaspoons dried basil leaves; 1 teaspoons fennel seeds; 2 Tbsps chopped fresh parsley; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 0 teaspoons ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 12 lasagna noodles; 340 grams lean ground turkey; 340 grams low fat mozzarella cheese, sliced; 80 grams minced onion; 75 milliliters grated Parmesan cheese; 454 grams ricotta cheese; 340 grams tomato paste; 454 grams turkey sausage; 118 milliliters water

Healthier World's Best Lasagna might be just the Mediterranean recipe you are searching for. This recipe covers 22% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe makes 12 servings with 401 calories, 33g of protein, and 16g of fat each. Head to the store and pick up turkey sausage, onion, mozzarella cheese, and a few other things to make it today. It works well as a reasonably priced main course. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 3 hours and 15 minutes.

Instructions

Heat a Dutch oven or large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir turkey sausage, ground turkey, onion, and garlic until well browned, about 15 minutes. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, and water. Season with basil, fennel seeds, Italian seasoning, pepper, and 2 tablespoons parsley. Simmer, uncovered, for about 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.

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Italian Seasoning

Crushed Tomatoes

Turkey Sausage

Ground Turkey

Fennel Seeds

Tomato Paste

Tomato Sauce

Parsley

Garlic

Pepper

Basil

Onion

Water

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Dutch Oven

Frying Pan

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

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Oven

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.

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Water

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Pot

Drain.

Spread 1 1/2 cups turkey sauce in bottom of 9x13 baking dish. Arrange 6 noodles lengthwise over sauce.

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Pasta

Sauce

Whole Turkey

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Baking Pan

Spread half the ricotta over noodles. Top with a third of the mozzarella cheese slices. Spoon 1 1/2 cups turkey sauce over mozzarella, and sprinkle with 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Repeat layers and top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Cover with aluminum foil; make sure foil does not touch cheese to prevent sticking.

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Mozzarella

Parmesan

Pasta

Ricotta Cheese

Cheese

Sauce

Whole Turkey

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Aluminum Foil

Bake in preheated oven until sauce is hot and cheese is melted, about 25 minutes more.

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Cheese

Sauce

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Oven

Remove foil and bake until cheese is golden brown, about 25 minutes. Cool 15 minutes before serving.

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Cheese

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Oven

Aluminum Foil

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Ingredients

Servings:

369grams

canned tomato sauce 794grams

crushed tomatoes 2teaspoons

dried basil leaves 1teaspoons

fennel seeds 2Tbsps

chopped fresh parsley 2cloves

garlic, crushed 0teaspoons

ground black pepper 1teaspoon

Italian seasoning 12

lasagna noodles 340grams

lean ground turkey 340grams

low fat mozzarella cheese, sliced 80grams

minced onion 75milliliters

grated Parmesan cheese 454grams

ricotta cheese 340grams

tomato paste 454grams

turkey sausage 118milliliters

water

Recommended wine: Chianti, Montepulciano, Sangiovese

Lasagne works really well with Chianti, Montepulciano, and Sangiovese. Lasagna pairs well with medium-bodied red wine with higher acidity. Sangiovese, Montepulciano, and Chianti all fit the bill. The Blanc de Bleu Cuvee Mousseux with a 4.2 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 16 dollars per bottle.

Blanc de Bleu Cuvee Mousseux

Blanc de Bleu is a premium California Chardonnay wine with an added hint of blueberries and is a delicate sparkling wine reserved for memorable celebrations. It offers seductive flavors and fresh aromatic effervescence - vividly pasteled with blueberries. All of this is contained in an impressively sexy bottle with tasteful flair.The fruit for Blanc de Bleu is grown in the quiet vineyards of Northern California, known for their cool and clear breezes - ideal conditions for the exclusive grapes and soils that accentuate the profoundly flavorful characteristics. This sparkling wine pairs well with appetizers, sushi and very light meals.