Description
Indulge in our Easy Healthy Lasagna, a wholesome twist on a beloved classic that’s perfect for family dinners or meal prep. This nutritious dish combines lean ground turkey with layers of creamy cottage cheese and zesty marinara sauce, offering rich flavors without the guilt. Quick to prepare and customizable with your favorite vegetables or gluten-free noodles, this lasagna is as versatile as it is satisfying. In just 15 minutes of prep time, you can create a comforting meal that everyone will love, making it ideal for busy weeknights or special occasions. Enjoy delicious leftovers throughout the week with this family-friendly recipe that proves healthy eating can be both easy and enjoyable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey (Italian seasoned or regular)
- 16 ounces marinara sauce
- 1.5 cups fat-free cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 6 oven-ready lasagna noodles (gluten-free if desired)
- 4 ounces light mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and spray an 8×8 to 8×11" baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground turkey until fully cooked. Stir in marinara sauce and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, mix cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning until well combined.
- Layer the lasagna in the baking dish: start with meat sauce, add noodles, half of the cheese mixture, and repeat layers until all ingredients are used.
- Finish with a final layer of meat sauce topped with mozzarella cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes; remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes until bubbly.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg