Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with our tantalizing Turkey Lasagna with Cranberries, a culinary symphony that harmonizes the flavors of Thanksgiving leftovers with the classic Italian dish. This innovative lasagna reimagines your leftover turkey, transforming it into a delectable filling nestled between layers of tender pasta, creamy béchamel sauce, and a vibrant cranberry sauce. Embark on a culinary journey that seamlessly blends the essence of Thanksgiving and Italian traditions, resulting in a dish that will delight your palate and warm your soul. Additionally, discover a collection of equally enticing recipes, including a hearty Beef and Sausage Lasagna, a vegetarian-friendly Spinach and Mushroom Lasagna, and a unique Zucchini Lasagna that showcases the versatility of this classic dish.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
TURKEY LASAGNA
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Heat the olive oil in a large (10 to 12-inch) skillet. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes over medium-low heat, until translucent. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Add the sausage and cook over medium-low heat, breaking it up with a fork, for 8 to 10 minutes, or until no longer pink. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, 2 tablespoons of the parsley, the basil, 1 1/2 teaspoons of the salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Simmer, uncovered, over medium-low heat, for 15 to 20 minutes, until thickened.
- Meanwhile, fill a large bowl with the hottest tap water. Add the noodles and allow them to sit in the water for 20 minutes. Drain.
- In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta, goat cheese, 1 cup of Parmesan, the egg, the remaining 2 tablespoons of parsley, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Set aside.
- Ladle 1/3 of the sauce into a 9 by 12 by 2-inch rectangular baking dish, spreading the sauce over the bottom of the dish. Then add the layers as follows: half the pasta, half the mozzarella, half the ricotta, and one 1/3 of the sauce. Add the rest of the pasta, mozzarella, ricotta, and finally, sauce. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup of Parmesan. Bake for 30 minutes, until the sauce is bubbling.
DELICIOUS SPINACH AND TURKEY LASAGNA
A delicious version of lasagna for those of us who are health conscious.
Provided by Chuck
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Turkey Ground Turkey Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna noodles in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes. Drain noodles, and rinse with cold water.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 2 minutes. Add ground turkey and cook 5 to 7 minutes more, stirring to break up any large chunks of meat. Stir in tomato sauce, mushrooms, Italian seasoning, black pepper, and garlic powder. Simmer for 2 minutes and season to taste.
- Combine spinach, ricotta, and nutmeg in a large bowl.
- To assemble, arrange 3 noodles lengthwise in the bottom of a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Spread with 1/3 the ricotta mixture, 1/3 of the turkey mixture, and 1/3 of the mozzarella. Repeat layers, ending with remaining mozzarella. Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 326.1 calories, Carbohydrate 34.2 g, Cholesterol 69 mg, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 33 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 767.9 mg, Sugar 6.7 g
TURKEY LASAGNA WITH CRANBERRY SAUCE
Make and share this Turkey Lasagna With Cranberry Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Dancer
Categories Poultry
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Spray a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with a non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
- Combine the stock and milk and bring to the boiling point, either in a microwave oven or on top of the stove.
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat.
- Add the flour and cook, stirring constantly for 2 minutes.
- Add the hot stock-and-milk mixture, all at once, stirring constantly with a wire whisk.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring frequently, until the mixture starts to thicken, about 5 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and add the salt, pepper, sage and thyme and mix well.
- Stir in the turkey and parsley and set aside.
- Spread half of the cranberry sauce evenly over the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Cover the sauce with a layer of the cooked lasagna noodles.
- Top the noodles with the ricotta cheese and a third of the turkey mixture.
- Add a second layer of noodles.
- Spread the remaining cranberry sauce over the noodles.
- Cover the cranberries with half of the remaining turkey mixture.
- Sprinkle half of the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.
- Top with the remaining noodles, turkey mixture and shredded cheese.
- Sprinkle the bread crumbs evenly over the top.
- Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until bubbling and lightly browned.
- Allow to stand for 5 minutes before cutting into eight servings, approximately 3-by-4 inches each.
CRANBERRY GLAZED TURKEY
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Remove giblets and neck from turkey and rinse inside and out with cold water. Pat dry with paper towels; set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine softened butter, 1 tablespoon fine herbs, crushed garlic, 2 tablespoons marmalade and onion flakes. Use a fork to mix together until well combined.
- In a small bowl combine poultry seasoning, 1 tablespoon fine herbs, salt and pepper.
- Use your hand to carefully loosen the skin around the entire bird. Work half of the butter mixture under the skin of the entire turkey. Rub the remaining butter on the outside of the skin and season with the poultry seasoning mixture inside and out. Stuff the inside of the turkey cavity with oranges and leeks. (Truss if desired.) Add any leftover oranges and leeks to a shallow roasting pan; pour in broth and set aside. Insert a pop-up thermometer at an angle about 3-inches down from the neck cavity and 2-inches from the breastbone, in the thickest part of the breast. Place turkey breast side up on a rack over the vegetables in the roasting pan. Place in oven and reduce temperature to 325 degrees F.
- Combine orange juice, remaining marmalade, jellied cranberries, and remaining fine herbs in a small saucepan and simmer until jelly melts. Continue simmering until mixture thickens, about 15 minutes; keep warm.
- After the turkey has cooked for 2 hours brush on the glaze mixture. When the thermometer pops up or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thigh registers 180 degrees F, about 3 hours total.
- Remove from oven and let turkey rest 15 minutes before carving.
THE BEST HEALTHY TURKEY LASAGNA YOU'LL EVER EAT
The BEST turkey lasagna ever. This healthy turkey lasagna recipe is made with a homemade tomato basil sauce packed with fresh herbs & Italian spices, lean ground turkey, mozzarella, creamy ricotta and a touch of parmesan. Perfect for serving crowds, family-style dinners, or freezing for later!
Provided by Monique Volz of AmbitiousKitchen.com
Categories Dinner Gluten Free Italian Pasta
Time 1h30m
Number Of Ingredients 33
Steps:
- Add oil to a large pot or dutch oven and place over medium high heat. Once oil is hot, add in garlic and cook for 30 seconds, then add in the ground turkey and onion and cook until turkey is no longer pink. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, water and pure maple syrup. Next add in fresh herbs & spices: basil, italian seasoning, oregano, fennel, red pepper flakes, nutmeg and salt and pepper, to taste. Cover and simmer on low while you cook the lasagna noodles.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the lasagna noodles for 6-8 minutes or until al dente, then drain and rinse with cold water. Another option is to soak the lasagna noodles in very warm (hot) water for 20-30 minutes if you do not want to boil them. (You can also use no cook lasagna noodles, but they aren't my favorite!)
- While the lasagna noodles are boiling, make the ricotta mixture: In a medium bowl, mix together the ricotta, egg, basil and salt and pepper.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- To assemble the lasagna, spread 1 1/2 cups of the turkey meat sauce over the bottom of the baking dish. Place 5 of the cooked lasagna noodles on top, 4 vertical and 1 horizontal. Spread with half of the ricotta cheese mixture, 2 tablespoons diced basil, then top with 1/3 of the mozzarella slices. Next, add 1 1/2 cups of the meat sauce on top of the mozzarella and sprinkle with 1/4 cup of parmesan cheese. Repeat layers once more: remaining noodles, ricotta, basil, 1/3 of the mozzarella slices, any remaining meat sauce and 1/4 cup parmesan. Top with remaining mozzarella.
- Cover with foil and bake covered for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 20 minutes. If you'd like bubbly, golden brown cheese, broil the top for 2 minutes or until mozzarella is golden brown. Garnish with 1/4 cup parmesan and extra basil. Cool for 15-20 minutes before serving. Serves 12.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 368 kcal, Carbohydrate 31.4 g, Protein 28.8 g, Fat 16.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Sugar 6.9 g
TURKEY, CRANBERRY, AND SPINACH ROLL-UPS
The perfect finger food!
Provided by Kelly B
Categories Main Dish Recipes Sandwich Recipes Wraps and Roll-Ups
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Spread 1/4 of the cream cheese onto the middle of one side of each sandwich wrap. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon cranberries onto the cheese on each wrap. Arrange 3 slices turkey atop each wrap to cover most of the wrap. Spread 1/4 cup spinach atop the turkey.
- Starting with one edge of a wrap, tightly roll the wrap around the fillings into a cylinder; cut into 1 1/4-inch slices and arrange onto a serving platter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 546.6 calories, Carbohydrate 77.8 g, Cholesterol 96 mg, Fat 22.6 g, Fiber 6.9 g, Protein 28.2 g, SaturatedFat 13.3 g, Sodium 1743.3 mg, Sugar 6.2 g
TURKEY LASAGNA WITH CRANBERRIES
I love lasagna. I make this with leftover turkey after the holidays. But since I am staying away from a lot of red meat this recipe is perfect.
Provided by Jennette Canto
Categories Turkey
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with a non stick cooking spray and set aside.
- 2. Combine the stock and milk and bring to the boiling point, either in a microwave oven or on top of the stove..
- 3. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Add the hot stock and milk mixture, all at once, stirring constantly with a wire whisk.
- 4. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring frequently, until the mixture starts to thicken, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add salt, pepper, sage and thyme and mix well. Stir in the turkey and parsley and set aside.
- 5. Spread one half of the cranberry sauce evenly over the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Cover the sauce with a layer of the cooked lasagna noodles. Top the noodles with ricotta cheese and one third of the turkey mixture. Add a second layer of noodles. Spread the remaining cranberry sauce over the noodles.
- 6. Cover the cranberries with half of the remaining turkey mixture. Sprinkle half of the shredded mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle the breadcrumbs evenly over the top. Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until bubbling and lightly browned. Allow to stand for 5 minutes before cutting into 8 servings, about 3x4 inches each.
CRANBERRY-ORANGE ROASTED TURKEY
You'll have an elegant centerpiece to your meal with this tender, juicy turkey. The cranberry makes it so good. It has such a wonderful aroma and flavor. -Kara de la Vega, Santa Rosa, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 4h
Yield 14 servings (3-1/2 cups sauce).
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°. Combine garlic powder, salt and pepper. With fingers, carefully loosen skin from turkey breast; spread half of the seasoning mixture under the skin. Sprinkle skin with remaining mixture. Tuck wings under turkey; tie drumsticks together., Juice the orange, reserving the rind. In a large bowl, mix cranberry sauce, teriyaki sauce, honey, marmalade, soy sauce and orange juice. Remove 3-1/2 cups mixture for sauce; refrigerate, covered, until serving., Rub remaining cranberry mixture under turkey skin. Secure skin to underside of breast with toothpicks. Place herb sprigs and reserved orange rind in turkey cavity., Arrange onions in a shallow roasting pan coated with cooking spray. Place turkey over onions. Roast 3 to 3-1/2 hours or until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads 170°-175°. (Cover loosely with foil if turkey browns too quickly.), Remove turkey from oven; tent with foil. Let stand 20 minutes before carving. Discard herb sprigs and orange rind. Place reserved sauce in a small saucepan; heat through. Serve with turkey.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 308mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- Choose a lasagna noodle that will hold up well to the weight of the ingredients and won't get mushy. No-boil lasagna noodles are a good option.
- Cook the lasagna noodles according to the package directions. It is important to not overcook the noodles, as they will continue to cook in the oven.
- To make the turkey filling, use ground turkey that is at least 93% lean. This will help to reduce the amount of fat in the dish.
- Add vegetables to the turkey filling, such as chopped onion, celery, and carrots. This will help to add flavor and texture to the filling.
- Use a flavorful sauce for the lasagna. A good option is a combination of tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, and garlic.
- Layer the lasagna in the following order: noodles, sauce, turkey filling, cheese, and repeat. Be sure to end with a layer of cheese.
- Bake the lasagna in a preheated oven at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 30-35 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Conclusion:
Turkey lasagna with cranberries is a delicious and festive dish that is perfect for a holiday meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its combination of savory turkey, tangy cranberries, and cheesy goodness, this lasagna is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this turkey lasagna recipe is a great choice for your next meal. It's flavorful, easy to make, and sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. So what are you waiting for? Give this turkey lasagna with cranberries a try today! You won't be disappointed.
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