Turkey and Spinach Lasagna
 
 
Ingredients
  • For Meat Sauce
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb lean ground turkey breast
  • 1 cup sweet yellow onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
  • 2 tsp each dried basil, thyme, and oregano
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 can (28oz) crushed tomatoes in puree
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
  • ¼ cup water
  • Salt and pepper to taste
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  • For Bechamel
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • ⅓ cup all-Purpose flour
  • 3 cups skim milk
  • 6 oz spreadable Boursin cheese
  • Salt to taste
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  • 1 lb lasagna noodles
  • 1 lb shredded part-skim mozzarella
  • 6 oz shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook lasagna noodles according to package directions.
  3. In a large saucepan heat olive oil over medium high heat. Add onions and garlic and sauté until fragrant. Add ground turkey to pan and brown. Drain off any liquid that is in pan.
  4. Stir in crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes and tomato paste. Add ¼ cup water to pan and stir.
  5. Add seasonings. Salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Reduce heat to low and cook for 15 minutes.
  7. In a small saucepan melt butter over medium heat. Gradually stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
  8. Slowly add a little milk to flour, whisking to incorporate. Continue until sauce is smooth. Add pieces of Boursin to sauce, whisking to keep sauce smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  9. Reduce heat to low until ready to use.
  10. Spray cooking spray on the bottom of a 9 by 13 inch pan.
  11. Spread a thin layer of the meat sauce on bottom of pan. Top with a layer of noodles. Spread meat sauce over noodles and top with mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
  12. Add another layer of noodles. Top with white sauce and a double layer of fresh spinach. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
  13. Add another layer of noodles. Top with meat sauce to completely cover noodles. Spread mozzarella and parmesan over meat sauce.
  14. Bake uncovered for 30-40 minutes or until bubbly and top is browned. Let sit for 10-15 minutes prior to cutting.
Notes
Slightly Adapted From Cuisine at Home
Recipe by Pick Fresh Foods at https://pickfreshfoods.com/turkey-and-spinach-lasagna/