The Best Lasagna Ever

Aug 11

Servings: 12 | Prep: 15 min | Cook Time: 1 hr 20 min

This lasagna is literally the best lasagna ever! Layers of sauce, noodles, cheese, ground turkey and veggies. Then baked until bubbly. Perfect for feeding a big family and freezer friendly.

Can I use Ground Beef Instead of Ground Turkey?
Of course! Use which ever ground meat you prefer. We prefer ground turkey but feel free to use ground beef.
How to Freeze Uncooked Lasagna
- Assemble lasagna according to recipe directions in a freezer safe dish.
- Cover lasagna tightly all around the dish with 2 layers of plastic wrap.
- Cover the lasagna tightly with one layer of aluminum foil.
- Label lasagna.
- Place evenly in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- When ready to bake, place lasagna in the refrigerator the night before to thaw completely.
- Remove plastic wrap and cover tightly with foil.
- Bake lasagna according to directions, adding an additional 10-15 minutes
How to Freeze Cooked Lasagna
- Bake lasagna according to directions in a freezer safe dish.
- Let cool on the counter for one hour.
- Cover lasagna with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator to chill completely before freezing (this will prevent an unpleasant texture).
- Cover lasagna tightly with a second layer of plastic wrap all the way around the dish.
- Cover the lasagna tightly with one layer of aluminum foil.
- Label lasagna.
- Place evenly in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- When ready to bake, place lasagna in the refrigerator the night before to thaw completely.
- Remove plastic wrap and cover lasagna tightly with foil.
- Bake entire lasagna according to directions, adding an additional 10-15 minutes.

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 350°F and spray a 9×13 inch pan with cooking spray.
In a large non-stick skillet, heat 1 tbsp. of olive oil over medium heat and add in minced garlic and chopped onion. Sauté for 2-3 minutes. Add in the ground turkey. Brown the ground turkey until cooked through, around 5-6 minutes.
In a separate non-stick skillet, heat 1 tbsp. of olive oil and add in chopped broccoli. Heat for 5 minutes. Stirring occasionally. Add the sliced mushrooms to the broccoli and heat for an additional 3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
In a small bowl add ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, egg, salt and pepper. Mix until all ingredients all well combined.
In the 9×13 inch prepared pan place ½ cup of marinara sauce down and spread out in the pan.
Place noodles (4) down on the sauce to cover the sauce completely. You may have to break some of the noodles to make them fit into the pan.
Then add ½ the ricotta cheese mixture on top of the noodles, followed by ½ of the ground turkey mixture, followed by ½ of the sautéed veggies. Top with another ½ cup of marinara sauce.
Repeat with the noodles (4), remaining ricotta cheese mixture, remaining ground turkey mixture, and remaining veggies. Finally top with another 1/2 cup of marinara sauce.
Place noodles (4) down on the sauce to cover the sauce completely. Then add ½ cup marinara sauce to the top of the noodles.
Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
Remove the pan from the oven and remove the foil. Top with the shredded mozzarella cheese.
Bake for another 15-20 minutes. Broil at the end for 3-5 minutes.
Remove from the oven and let sit for 10-15 minutes before cutting.
Serve with additional sauce and parmesan cheese if desired.