Description
Creamy White Sauce Turkey Lasagna (Lighter Comfort Bake) is a delicious yet healthier twist on the classic lasagna. This recipe combines savory ground turkey and a creamy white sauce, creating a satisfying meal that’s perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings. With its rich flavors and lighter ingredients, this dish proves you can enjoy comfort food without the guilt. Ready in just one hour, it’s both easy to prepare and a hit with kids and adults alike. Plus, it makes excellent leftovers!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 9 cooked lasagna noodles
- 2 cups low-fat milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan
- Spices: garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, cook ground turkey until browned; season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- In a saucepan, melt butter; whisk in flour and gradually add milk while cooking until thickened.
- In a baking dish, layer sauce, noodles, turkey mixture, ricotta, and mozzarella; repeat layers.
- Top with remaining sauce and Parmesan; cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes until golden.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg