High Protein Lasagna Homemade (Recipe for Printing)
Layered with lean turkey, spinach, and whole wheat noodles. A hearty, flavorful meal for protein-rich comfort.
# What You Need:
→ Pasta
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9 whole wheat lasagna noodles
→ Protein
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1 pound lean ground turkey or ground chicken
→ Cheeses
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2 cups ricotta cheese
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2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
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1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
→ Vegetables
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3 cups fresh or frozen spinach
→ Sauce and Seasoning
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2 cups marinara sauce
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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Salt, to taste
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Pepper, to taste
→ Other
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1 large egg
# How to Make It:
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Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add ground turkey or chicken. Cook, breaking apart with a spatula, for 7 to 10 minutes until browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat.
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Stir in marinara sauce, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes until the flavors develop.
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In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, spinach, salt, and pepper. Blend thoroughly.
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Set oven to preheat at 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius).
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In a 9 by 13 inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of the meat sauce. Place three lasagna noodles on top. Layer half of the ricotta mixture over noodles, then meat sauce, and a third of the mozzarella. Repeat the layers, finishing with remaining noodles, remaining meat sauce, and top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
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Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking for another 15 minutes until cheese is bubbling and golden brown.
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Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired.
# Extra Tips:
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Letting the lasagna rest after baking helps the layers set and makes slicing easier.