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White Lasagna: Discover This Creamy, Savory Favorite!

A creamy and savory white lasagna made with layers of ricotta, mozzarella, and ground turkey or chicken, perfect for a comforting meal.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

  • 12 lasagna noodles
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 pound ground turkey or chicken
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 cups fresh spinach chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  3. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, sautéing until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add the ground turkey or chicken to the skillet. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in the Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
  5. In a bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup of the Parmesan cheese, chopped spinach, heavy cream, chicken broth, and nutmeg until well combined.
  6. In a 9x13 inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of the ricotta mixture on the bottom. Layer 4 lasagna noodles on top, followed by half of the meat mixture, and half of the remaining ricotta mixture. Sprinkle with 1 cup of mozzarella cheese.
  7. Repeat the layers: noodles, meat mixture, ricotta mixture, and 1 cup of mozzarella cheese.
  8. Top with the final layer of noodles, the remaining ricotta mixture, and the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
  9. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
  10. Let the lasagna cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

  • For a vegetarian option, replace the ground turkey or chicken with sautéed mushrooms and zucchini.
  • Add a layer of roasted red peppers or artichokes for extra flavor and texture.

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