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A hearty lasagna stuffed with basil, tomato sauce, zucchini, turkey, and mozzarella in a white lasagna pan, on a blue tablecloth.

Turkey Zucchini-Layered Lasagna

Name: Turkey Zucchini-Layered Lasagna
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 (16-ounce) package JENNIE-O® Extra Lean Ground Turkey Breast; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 carrot, shredded; 1½ teaspoons dried crushed oregano; 1½ teaspoons dried basil; 1½ teaspoons fennel seeds; 1 pound (about 3 medium) zucchini, sliced lengthwise in ¼-inch thick slices; 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese, divided; ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

Who doesn’t love lasagna? Basil, tomato sauce and mozzarella make this carb-conscious, Turkey Zucchini-Layered Lasagna recipe a big hit with fans of delicious Italian meals who also love to eat lean and gluten-free.

Total Time

1 Hour

Serving Size

6 Servings

(16-ounce) package JENNIE-O® Extra Lean Ground Turkey Breast

cloves garlic, minced

(15 ounce) can tomato sauce

carrot, shredded

1 ½

teaspoons dried crushed oregano

1 ½

teaspoons dried basil

1 ½

teaspoons fennel seeds

pound (about 3 medium) zucchini, sliced lengthwise in 0.25-inch thick slices

cup part-skim ricotta cheese, divided

cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided

cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

Heat oven to 350°F.

Mist 9–inch square baking pan with cooking spray.

Spray a skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Preheat skillet over medium-high heat.

Add ground turkey to hot skillet. Stir to crumble, approximately 14 to 16 minutes. Always cook to well-done, 165°F. as measured by a meat thermometer.

Add garlic, tomato sauce, carrot, oregano, basil and fennel seed. Bring to boil; remove from heat.

Place one-third zucchini in baking pan.

Spread with half mozzarella, half ricotta, half Parmesan cheese.

Spread with half turkey mixture. Repeat layers finishing with layer of zucchini and mozzarella cheese.

Bake, uncovered 45 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is browned.

Calories

270

Protein

33g

Carbohydrates

15g

Fiber