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Healthy Turkey & Spinach Lasagna

All the melty, saucy joy of classic lasagna—without the post-dinner food coma. This lighter version brings whole wheat noodles, lean turkey, and sneaky spinach into the mix for a guilt-free comfort dish.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 6 slices
Calories 380 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 9 whole wheat lasagna noodles or gluten-free if preferred
  • 1 lb lean ground turkey or plant-based crumbles
  • 3 cups spinach fresh or frozen
  • 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce store-bought or homemade
  • 15 oz part-skim ricotta cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook lasagna noodles until al dente, then drain and set aside.
  • Brown ground turkey in a skillet over medium heat. Drain excess fat, then stir in marinara sauce.
  • Wilt spinach in the same skillet or microwave. Squeeze out any excess moisture.
  • In a bowl, mix ricotta, egg, wilted spinach, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  • Assemble lasagna: Spread sauce on bottom of baking dish. Layer noodles, ricotta mix, turkey sauce, and mozzarella. Repeat layers until ingredients are used up.
  • Top with final layer of mozzarella. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
  • Remove foil and bake 5–10 more minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden. Let cool 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Drain that spinach like your lasagna depends on it—because it does. Al dente noodles and part-skim ricotta keep this dish light but satisfying. Assemble ahead and refrigerate for an effortless weekday dinner or freeze for future cozy nights.

Nutrition

Calories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 30gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg
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