What makes this lasagna recipe healthier?
Just like traditional lasagna recipes, this one is filled with flavor and delicious, cheesy layers. I’ve made this lasagna. bit healthier by using lean ground turkey instead of ground beef
Ingredients in this healthy turkey lasagna
I decided I wanted to make a classic version of lasagna but with a turkey meat sauce instead of beef and little creative twists here and there. It turned out a million times better than I could have ever expected, so let’s discuss what’s all involved:
- Homemade tomato sauce: I like to make this with a homemade tomato basil infused sauce. I use tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes and tomato paste to thicken. Then I like to add Italian seasoning, garlic, oregano, fennel, a hint of pure maple syrup, nutmeg (a secret Italian ingredient). Finally, I stir in fresh basil to give it a beautiful, fresh and flavorful taste. It’s pure love.
- Lean ground turkey: I’m a HUGE fan of ground turkey. It’s just so easy to make recipes with and I love the nutritional profile. I use the 94% lean ground turkey, but you could also use 99% lean — just know that it won’t be as flavorful or moist. Check out other recipes you can use with ground turkey here.
- Lasagna noodles: I love to use whole wheat lasagna noodles in this recipe for a nice boost of whole grains.
- Fresh basil: Between the layers of noodles isn’t just cheese and sauce, but also fresh basil leaves. It adds a little something special to the lasagna and increases the flavor profile.
- CHEESE: Also between the layers of noodles is fresh mozzarella cheese, parmesan and creamy ricotta. This also contributes to the lasagna flavor, so do not skip the cheese (an excellent source of protein!)
