Makes 9 servings (1 slice per serving)

Ingredients

• 2 tsp canola oil
• 1 lb. lean ground turkey
• 1 cup diced onion
• 1 cup diced carrots
• 1 cup diced celery
• 1 cup diced red bell peppers
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tbsp dried oregano
• 1 tbsp dried basil
• ¼ tsp salt
• ½ tsp fresh ground pepper
• ¼ tsp granulated sugar
• 1 can (796 mL) crushed tomatoes
• 1 tsp canola oil
• 6 cups loosely packed fresh spinach
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 12 lasagna noodles
• ¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Heat 2 tsp oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Add turkey and cook, breaking up with a spatula, until no longer pink.
3. Add onions, carrots and celery and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
4. Add bell peppers, garlic, oregano, basil, salt, pepper and sugar. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
5. Add crushed tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until slightly thickened, about 15 – 20 minutes.
6. Meanwhile, heat 1 tsp oil in a fry pan over medium heat. Add spinach and cook, stirring, until wilted, about 2 – 3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool completely.
7. Add cooled spinach to ricotta and stir to combine. Set aside.
8. Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water to prevent sticking.
9. Spread a thin layer of sauce in the bottom of a lightly greased 9 x 13 inch baking pan. Place 3 noodles on top. Spread with half of ricotta mixture.
10. Top with 3 noodles. Spread with half of tomato sauce.
11. Top with 3 noodles. Spread with remaining half of ricotta mixture.
12. Top with 3 noodles. Spread with remaining half of tomato sauce.
13. Sprinkle with mozzarella and cover pan with aluminum foil.
14. Bake, covered, for 30 minutes, then remove foil and continue cooking until cheese is melted and top is lightly browned, about 15 minutes.
15. Serve and enjoy!

 

Nutritional analysis per serving: 319 calories, 8 g fat, 25 g protein, 38 g carbohydrate (33 g available carbohydrate), 5 g fibre, 309 mg sodium

My Viva Servings: 2 grains, 3 proteins, 2 vegetables, 1 fat

 

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