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Turkey Garden Lasagna

Prep time: 90 minutes

What you need:

  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 lb. 99% fat-free ground turkey
  • 2 c. marinara sauce
  • 1 c. diced tomatoes
  • Pinch of salt
  • Pinch of pepper
  • 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
  • 2 zucchini, sliced
  • 8 oz. small mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 c. baby spinach
  • 6 whole-wheat lasagna noodles
  • 2 c. low-fat shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Nonstick cooking spray

What to do:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Spray an 8x8 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  3. Add 1 tbsp. of olive oil and the garlic to a medium-sized skillet over medium heat; add the turkey and cook until it's brown.
  4. To make the meat sauce, add the marinara sauce, tomatoes, salt, pepper, and seasoning to the skillet with the turkey. Simmer for 20 minutes.
  5. While the turkey simmers, heat 1 tbsp. of olive oil in a separate skillet and add the zucchini and mushrooms; cook over medium heat until they're soft.
  6. Add spinach to the zucchini and mushrooms and cook, stirring, until the spinach is wilted.
  7. To assemble the lasagna:
    ° spread a small scoop of meat sauce to cover bottom of pan
    ° lay 2 noodles over meat sauce
    ° add some mozzarella cheese
    ° add a layer of meat sauce
    ° add a layer of vegetable mixture