Golden Turkey Lasagna: Creamy Comfort in Every Bite

Golden Turkey Lasagna 🦃🧀

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 🍗
• Keywords: Meat, Weeknight, Oven, Less than 4 Hours ⏲️

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:

1. 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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2. Prepare Sauce: Stir in chopped pimiento, milk (or white wine), and dried basil. Heat the mixture through until it’s warmed.

3. Layer Noodles: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 13×9 inch baking pan. Arrange half of the cooked lasagna noodles in the bottom of the prepared pan.

4. 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.

5. Repeat Layers: Repeat the layers, ending with the remaining Cheddar and Parmesan cheeses on top.

6. Bake: Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until the lasagna is hot and bubbly.

7. 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.