Description
Ina Garten’s turkey lasagna elevates classic Italian comfort with lean protein and rich, creamy layers. Hearty marinara, tender ground turkey, and melted cheeses create a satisfying meal perfect for family dinner nights that embrace warmth and deliciousness.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 680g sweet Italian turkey sausage, casings removed
- 425g ricotta cheese
- 85–113g creamy goat cheese, crumbled
- 450g fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced
- 1 cup (100g) grated Parmesan, plus ¼ cup (25g) for sprinkling
- 1 extra-large egg, lightly beaten
Vegetables and Herbs:
- 1 cup chopped yellow onion
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 15g chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- ½ cup chopped fresh basil leaves
- One 28-ounce (794g) can crushed tomatoes in tomato puree
- One 6-ounce (170g) can tomato paste
Oils, Seasonings, and Pasta:
- 30ml (2 tablespoons) olive oil
- 10g kosher salt
- 2g freshly ground black pepper
- ½ pound (227g) lasagna noodles
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 200°C (180°C fan) or 400°F, ensuring the cooking environment is perfectly preheated for optimal baking.
- Craft the robust sauce by gently sautéing finely chopped onions in olive oil until they become translucent. Introduce minced garlic and continue cooking briefly. Incorporate turkey sausage, meticulously breaking it into delicate crumbles and cooking until completely browned. Pour in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, fresh parsley, basil, salt, and pepper. Allow the mixture to simmer and reduce, developing deep, rich flavors for 15-20 minutes.
- Prepare the pasta sheets by immersing them in hot water, letting them soften and become pliable for approximately 20 minutes. Carefully drain and set aside, ensuring they remain intact and ready for layering.
- Create a luxurious cheese blend by combining ricotta, goat cheese, grated Parmesan, a beaten egg, remaining parsley, and seasonings. Mix thoroughly until smooth and well-incorporated.
- Construct the lasagna by spreading a foundation of sauce across the 23×30 centimeter (9×12-inch) baking dish. Layer methodically: first a bed of pasta sheets, followed by mozzarella slices, then a generous spread of the cheese mixture. Repeat the stratification, concluding with a generous sprinkle of Parmesan on top.
- Transfer the assembled dish to the preheated oven, baking for 30 minutes until the surface becomes golden and the edges bubble with intensity. Allow the lasagna to rest for 5 minutes, permitting the layers to set and flavors to harmonize before serving.
Notes
- Elevate the sauce with vibrant, chopped herbs for an explosive burst of freshness and depth.
- Gently handle noodles by soaking in hot water, preventing them from turning into a soggy mess.
- Crumble sausage meticulously, creating tiny morsels that blend seamlessly with the rich sauce.
- Craft each layer with precision, ensuring a harmonious distribution of cheese and sauce for maximum flavor impact.
- Gift yourself a brief waiting period after baking, allowing the lasagna to settle and solidify for flawless presentation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: Approximately 615 kcal
- Sugar: 7.3g
- Sodium: 1,290mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.2g
- Trans Fat: 0.3g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4.2g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 119mg