SPINACH AND TURKEY SAUSAGE LASAGNA

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Lynette Randleman's turkey sausage lasagna proves you can layer on great taste while keeping a luscious comfort food light. "My husband likes it better than the traditional tomato-based version," she adds from Buffalo, Wyoming.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

3 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups fat-free milk
3 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 pound Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed and crumbled
1 medium onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed
1 jar (7 ounces) roasted sweet red peppers, drained and chopped
1/2 cup white wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
3/4 cup 2% cottage cheese
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
9 lasagna noodles, cooked, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth; gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cream cheese until melted. Stir in Parmesan cheese just until melted. Remove from the heat; set aside. , In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook sausage and onion over medium heat until sausage is no longer pink. Add the garlic, oregano, marjoram and fennel; cook 1 minute longer. , Add roasted peppers and wine. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3-5 minutes or until liquid is reduced to 3 tablespoons. Remove from the heat; set aside. , In a small bowl, combine the spinach, cottage cheese and nutmeg. Spread 1/2 cup cheese sauce in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with 3 noodles, half of the sausage mixture, half of the spinach mixture and 1 cup sauce; repeat layers. Top with remaining noodles and sauce. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese., Cover and bake at 375° for 40 minutes. Uncover; bake 15-20 minutes longer or until heated through and top is lightly browned. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 664mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Rao Ubaid
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This was the best lasagna I've ever had!


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This lasagna was amazing! I will definitely be making it again.


Joan Ferguson
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I highly recommend this recipe!


Nareta Ditebogo
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I would definitely make this lasagna again.


Eman Kanaan
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This lasagna was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.


Joseph Mwape
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Loved this lasagna! It was easy to make and turned out great.


Vihaga Sathsara
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This lasagna was delicious! The spinach and turkey sausage were a great combination, and the sauce was flavorful and creamy.


Lonnie Royal Jr
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I've made this lasagna several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect dish for a special occasion or a weeknight meal.


Fanele gcina
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This lasagna was easy to make and turned out great! I used a pre-made sauce to save time, and it still tasted amazing. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Joshua Esparza
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I made this lasagna for dinner last night and it was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The spinach and turkey sausage were especially good together.


Sherry Blanco
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This lasagna was absolutely delicious! The spinach and turkey sausage were a great combination, and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. I would definitely make this again.