Golden Turkey Lasagna ๐ฆ๐ง
Overview:
Golden Turkey Lasagna is a delightful way to transform leftover turkey into a scrumptious meal. With a creamy sauce, layers of cheese, and savory turkey, this dish is a perfect comfort food option for weeknights or any occasion.
- Preparation Time: 25 minutes
- Cooking Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour and 10 minutes
- Serving: Makes 8 servings
- Category: Poultry ๐
- Keywords: Meat, Weeknight, Oven, Less than 4 Hours โฒ๏ธ
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup diced green pepper
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped pimiento
- 1 cup milk (or substitute with white wine for extra flavor)
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/3 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
- 1 1/2 cups cooked turkey, chopped
- 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions:
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Saute Vegetables: In a 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add diced onion, green pepper, and sliced mushrooms. Saute until tender.
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Prepare Sauce: Stir in chopped pimiento, milk (or white wine), and dried basil. Heat the mixture through until it’s warmed.
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Layer Noodles: Preheat your oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC). Grease a 13×9 inch baking pan. Arrange half of the cooked lasagna noodles in the bottom of the prepared pan.
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Layer Ingredients: Spread half of the cottage cheese over the noodles, followed by half of the turkey, and then half of the Cheddar and Parmesan cheeses.
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Repeat Layers: Repeat the layers, ending with the remaining Cheddar and Parmesan cheeses on top.
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Bake: Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until the lasagna is hot and bubbly.
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Serve: Once baked, let it rest for a few minutes before slicing. Serve warm and enjoy with a side of green salad and French bread for a complete and satisfying meal.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 638
- Total Fat: 32.4g
- Saturated Fat: 18.1g
- Cholesterol: 134mg
- Sodium: 1078.1mg
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2.1g
- Sugar: 2.9g
- Protein: 47.7g
Tips:
- Feel free to customize the recipe by adding your favorite vegetables or herbs to the sauce.
- Make it ahead of time and refrigerate or freeze for a convenient meal option later.
- Substitute leftover chicken or beef for the turkey for a variation of flavors.
- For a vegetarian option, swap the turkey with tofu or more vegetables like zucchini and spinach.