Turkey Lasagna Recipe with Oven-Ready Noodles
When it comes to comfort food, lasagna is always a favorite. This turkey lasagna recipe gives you the cozy, cheesy taste you love, with a lighter twist that still packs in a lot of flavor. This dish is perfect for busy weeknights, Sunday family dinners, or when you want to stock the fridge with easy leftover meals. We’re making this dish a little healthier by using lean ground turkey and adding nutrient-rich spinach. Trust me, this turkey and spinach lasagna recipe will earn a spot in your regular rotation. It’s that good!
Ingredients:
Ground Turkey Tomato Sauce
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 28oz can crushed tomatoes
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 cups water add less water if you're using oven ready noodles
- 2 tsp thyme
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, sliced
- 1 tsp oregano
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp red chili flakes
- 2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 cup parmesan, shredded
- 2 cups spinach
Ricotta Mixture
- 1 15oz container, ricotta cheese
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
- 1 tbsp pepper
Other Ingredients
- 10 oven-ready lasagna noodles
- 4 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup fresh basil
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 367F
- Heat a large pot over medium heat and drizzle in the olive oil. Add the ground turkey and use a spoon to break it up as it cooks. Once the turkey is browned, toss in the chopped onion and garlic. Give everything a good stir and let it sauté for another 2 minutes.
- Pour in the tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, and water. Give it a good stir and let it simmer for about 5 minutes. Then add the thyme, basil, oregano, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, Parmesan, and spinach. Stir everything together and let it all simmer for another 10 minutes so those flavours can really come together.
- In a bowl, mix the ricotta, egg, black pepper and parmesan cheese.
- Time to build your lasagna! Grab a 9×9 casserole dish and start by spreading about 1 ½ cups of sauce across the bottom. Lay down a single layer of oven-ready noodles—it's okay to snap a few to make them fit. Spread on half of the ricotta mixture, then add another layer of sauce followed by more noodles. Keep layering until your dish is full. Finish it off with a generous sprinkle of mozzarella, cover with foil, and pop it in the oven for 55 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for another 15–20 minutes, or until the cheese is golden, bubbly, and crispy.
- Remove lasagna from the oven and allow to sit for 10 minutes before serving.
Why Ground Turkey is a Game-Changer
Using ground turkey instead of ground beef makes this turkey lasagna recipe lighter and leaner.
You still get that rich, meaty flavour you’d expect from a classic lasagna. The turkey soaks up all the spices, garlic, and herbs like a pro, and it holds its own in those saucy, layered bites. If you’re looking to cut back on red meat or just want something a little lighter, lean ground turkey is a solid swap.
And hey, this turkey and spinach lasagna is versatile. Feel free to substitute ground beef, or swap in ground chicken or crumbled tofu for a plant-based spin that still delivers exceptionally well on texture and protein. Whatever ground meat you’re using, it’s going to work in this recipe.
Turkey Lasagna Recipe: Let’s Talk Sauce
The heart of any great turkey lasagna recipe is a rich, flavour-packed sauce—and this one brings all the homemade goodness without any fuss. Simple, no-stress, and seriously tasty.
We’re making a homemade tomato sauce that comes together fast with pantry staples you probably already have on hand. Grab your tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, some garlic, onion, oregano, and a little kick of chilli flakes. I also like to throw in some grated parmesan at the end to bring it all together.
You can even load up the sauce with extra veg—grated carrots, zucchini, or chopped mushrooms melt right in. If you’ve got a picky eater at home, this is a sneaky way to boost the veggie count.
Don’t forget the spinach. It cooks down into the sauce. This adds extra flavor and makes your turkey spinach lasagna feel heartier and more satisfying.
The Ricotta Cheese Layer That Pulls It All Together
Okay, now let’s talk about the creamy middle layer. Ricotta mixed with egg, black pepper, and parmesan cheese is what makes this turkey lasagna recipe sing.
It adds flavor and texture to every bite. When you layer it with savory ground turkey, tomato sauce, and gooey cheese, you create true comfort in a pan. I’m telling you, this ricotta mixture is everything.
Final Thoughts On This Turkey Lasagna Recipe
This turkey and spinach lasagna is proof that comfort food can be both hearty and wholesome. It’s built with intention—from the light, flavourful ground turkey tomato sauce, to the rich ricotta layer, to the convenience of oven ready lasagna noodles.
It’s a recipe that brings people together without asking you to spend all day in the kitchen. What I love most about this dish is how adaptable it is—use what you’ve got, make it your own, and trust that it’ll still come out tasting like a warm hug. Just add a thick layer of mozzarella cheese on top of your lasagna pan before putting it in the oven—and you’re all set!
Plus, it’s a good choice for a cozy weekend dinner. It’s food that fills your belly and your soul—and that’s always the goal in my kitchen. Give it a go, make it yours, and let this one earn a permanent spot on your dinner rotation.
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