Ground Turkey and Spinach Lasagna

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground turkey
• 9 sheets lasagna noodles
• 15 oz ricotta cheese
• 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
• ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 10 oz fresh spinach
• 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
• 1 medium onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 egg
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions; drain and set aside.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
3. Add ground turkey to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain any excess fat. Stir in crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10-15 minutes.
4. In a large bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese, and chopped spinach. Mix well.
5. Spread a thin layer of turkey sauce on the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Arrange 3 lasagna noodles over the sauce. Spread half of the ricotta mixture over the noodles, then top with 1 cup of mozzarella cheese and a third of the remaining turkey sauce.
6. Repeat the noodle, ricotta, mozzarella, and sauce layers. Top with the final 3 noodles, the remaining turkey sauce, and the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
7. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.
8. Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.