Thursday, January 2, 2014

Turkey and Mushroom Lasagna

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A lot of people believe in order to lose weight and get in shape they have to eat foods that are not very tasty. This is far from the truth! You can make anything you want, you just have to cook it healthy. Here is a low-fat version of an Italian classic I made. Bon Apetit!

Turkey and Mushroom Lasagna Recipe

Ingredients:  Makes 10 servings (10 cups)
1/2  Tbsp.
 
1  lb.
 
2  cups
 
1/2  cup
 
1  tsp.
 
1  tsp.
 
1/2  tsp.
 
12  oz.
 
2  cups
 
1/8  tsp.
 
1/8  tsp.
 
1  Tbsp.
 
1  cup
 
1/2  cup
 
2  cups
 
Directions:  
Step 1: Have lasagna noodles and marinara already prepared (http://fitsciencellc.blogspot.com/2013/12/healthy-homemade-marinara-sauce-recipe.html).

Step 2: Heat up the olive oil in a large skillet. Add the onions and saute for 2 minutes. Then, add the garlic and cook for another minute. Next, add the mushrooms and cook for another 5 minutes mixing the veggies together. Now, add the ground turkey and cook for 10 - 15 minutes. or until pink is gone. Add, the prepared marinara, thyme, oregano, and simmer for another 10 - 15 minutes. Set aside.

Step 3: Preheat oven at 350 degrees. Prepare a large baking pan ( 9 x 13 in. ) by brushing some olive oil on the bottom. Season the ricotta cheese with the parsley, pepper, and salt.

Step 4: Begin with adding 1 1/2 cup of turkey meat sauce in the prepared pan. Place 3 or 4 noodle on top. Spread another cup of sauce on top of the noodles. Using a teaspoon to measure, dot about 2/3 of the ricotta mixture over the sauce. Next, sprinkle 1/4 cup of mozzarella and 2 tbsp of Parmesan cheese over the ricotta and sauce. Repeat beginning with the noodles, sauce, ricotta, mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Once you can not add any more layers cover with foil and place in the oven.

Step 5: Bake for 35 - 45 minutes. Uncover and allow to bake for an additional 5 - 10 minutes to make golden brown. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving.


Nutrition Facts
Turkey and Mushroom Lasagna
Serving Size 1 cup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 277.81Calories from Fat  100
% Daily Value
Total Fat 11.45g18%
   Saturated Fat 4.68g23%
   Trans Fat 0.01g 
Cholesterol 47.92mg16%
Sodium 284.49mg 12%
Total Carbohydrate 20.96g7%
   Dietary Fiber 3.67g15%
   Sugars 4.86g 
Protein 22.43g 45%
Vitamin A (IU) 1061.1821%
Vitamin C 13.86mg23%
Calcium 295.4mg30%
Iron 2.65mg15%

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