Indulge in a delightful culinary creation that marries the classic flavors of Thanksgiving with the comforting warmth of lasagna. Our turkey lasagna with cranberry sauce is a unique and flavorful dish that will tantalize your taste buds and become a new family favorite. This innovative recipe combines succulent roasted turkey, savory herbs, and a creamy bechamel sauce, all nestled between layers of tender lasagna noodles. Topped with a vibrant and tangy cranberry sauce, this lasagna offers a harmonious blend of sweet and savory flavors that will leave you craving for more. Our comprehensive recipe guide provides step-by-step instructions, cooking tips, and variations to suit your dietary preferences, ensuring a perfect lasagna every time. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure as we explore the art of crafting this exceptional dish that seamlessly fuses Thanksgiving flavors with the beloved Italian classic.
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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.
ROASTED TURKEY LASAGNA
Made with leftover roasted turkey, this straightforward, easy-to-assemble big ol' pan of lasagna is exactly what we want to eat the day after Turkey Day. It's a comforting crowd pleaser that is just different enough from yesterday's feast.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 2h5m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Heat the garlic and 2 tablespoons of the oil together in a large skillet over medium heat until the garlic begins to brown around the edges, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, basil and 1 teaspoon salt. Fill the empty tomato can with 1 1/2 cups of water , swish it around and add it to the pan. Raise the heat to medium-high and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is thickened, 20 to 24 minutes. (You should have about 4 cups.) Allow the sauce to cool.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking up with a slotted spoon into smaller pieces no more than 1 inch long. Cook until browned, about 7 minutes. Transfer the cooked sausage with the spoon to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain.
- Add the lasagna noodles one at a time to the boiling water and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes. Stir very gently with a wooden spoon to prevent the noodles from sticking. Drain into a colander and rinse under cold water until they are cool enough to handle; drape over the side of the colander. (This will also help to separate the sheets so they do not stick together.)
- Mix the ricotta, parsley and egg with 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl until well combined. Add the turkey and sausage and stir to combine. Set aside.
- Spoon a very scant layer of sauce, about 1/4 cup, into a 9-by-13-inch baking dish and spread to coat the bottom. Line the bottom with one layer of lasagna noodles, slightly overlapping and cutting to fit if necessary. Spread half of the ricotta mixture over the noodles, then a third of the tomato sauce, followed by a third of the mozzarella and a third of the Parmesan. Cover with a third of the lasagna noodles, again arranged so they are overlapping slightly. Top with the other half of the ricotta mixture, then another third of the sauce. Add another third of the mozzarella and third of the Parmesan. Finish with the remaining lasagna sheets and top the lasagna with the remaining sauce, mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Cover with foil and bake until hot throughout and the cheese is melted, about 30 minutes. Uncover and continue to bake until slightly golden brown, about 10 minutes more. Let rest for 10 minutes, cut into pieces and serve.
TURKEY LASAGNA
This recipe for a white-sauce based lasagna is a great way to use up leftover turkey. For a little added spice dry a half teaspoon of dried mustard in the white sauce. Oven ready lasagna noodles make this recipe quick to prepare.
Provided by Bonnie G
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Lasagna Recipes
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a medium skillet saute the chopped onions, celery and garlic in oil until soft and tender. Add chopped turkey and broccoli. Set aside.
- To make white sauce: In a small saucepan over low heat melt butter or margarine. Remove from heat and add flour, salt, and pepper; and blend well. Return to low heat, whisk in milk and cook until thick.
- To assemble, in the bottom of a casserole dish place a thin layer of white sauce, then a layer of noodles. Next, place a layer of the turkey mixture, followed by sauce, and then 1/2 cup of the shredded mozzarella cheese. Repeat layering process with turkey mixture and sauce. Top with the remaining 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in a preheated 350 degree (175 degree C) oven for 45-60 minutes until bubbly and heated through. Let stand 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 655.1 calories, Carbohydrate 62.2 g, Cholesterol 107.1 mg, Fat 27.3 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 39.8 g, SaturatedFat 11.9 g, Sodium 341 mg, Sugar 7.4 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.
TURKEY WITH CRANBERRY SAUCE
You'll hear rave reviews when fantastic fowl stars as the flavorful fare on your weekday menu. Sauteing the turkey in butter an oil locks in the succulent juices. And what's turkey without cranberries? This tangy sauce is served right on top!
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cut tenderloins widthwise in half. Slice each half lengthwise in half, but do not cut all the way through. Open and flatten each piece. Sprinkle both sides with poultry seasoning. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook turkey in oil and butter for 3-4 minutes on each side. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook for 12-15 minutes or until juices run clear. Remove turkey to platter and keep warm. Add cranberry sauce, jelly, mustard and allspice to skillet; simmer for 2-3 minutes. Spoon over turkey.
Nutrition Facts :
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.
TURKEY AND CRANBERRY RAVIOLI
Just made this wonderful dish but used chicken. I saw it on everyday Italian on the food net work. Well It sounded so good I had to try it for myself. WOW, what a wonderful way to serve Turkey or Chicken for that matter.
Provided by Recipe Baroness
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 55m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- To make the ravioli: in a medium bowl, stir together the turkey, cranberry sauce, cheese, bread crumbs, parsley, egg, salt, and pepper.
- Place 10 won ton wrappers on a work surface.
- Brush lightly with water using a pastry brush.
- Place 1 tablespoon of the turkey mixture on each of the won ton wrappers.
- Top with another won ton wrapper.
- Push out any air bubbles and press the edges tightly to seal.
- To make the gravy: in a medium, heavy skillet, heat the butter over medium heat.
- Add the shallots and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add the flour and stir until cooked, about 1 minute.
- Slowly add the chicken broth, stirring quickly to avoid lumps.
- Add the cream, parley, salt, and pepper and cook, without boiling, for 2 minutes, stirring often.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
- Add the ravioli and cook until tender but still firm to the bite and the turkey is cooked, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes.
- Drain the ravioli into the gravy and stir to coat.
- Serve immediately in individual dishes, drizzled with the remaining gravy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 708.2, Fat 35.9, SaturatedFat 19.3, Cholesterol 238.9, Sodium 1604.3, Carbohydrate 66.5, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 9, Protein 29
Tips:
- Choose the right lasagna noodles. No-boil lasagna noodles are the easiest to use and will save you time. If you prefer traditional lasagna noodles, be sure to boil them according to the package directions before assembling the lasagna.
- Make sure the cranberry sauce is thick enough. The cranberry sauce should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. If it's too thin, it will make the lasagna soggy.
- Use a variety of cheeses. A combination of cheeses, such as mozzarella, Parmesan, and ricotta, will give the lasagna a rich and flavorful taste.
- Don't overcook the lasagna. The lasagna is done when it is bubbly and the cheese is melted and golden brown. Overcooking will make the lasagna dry and tough.
- Let the lasagna rest before serving. Let the lasagna rest for 10-15 minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the lasagna to set.
Conclusion:
Turkey lasagna with cranberry sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. With its combination of savory turkey, tangy cranberry sauce, and creamy cheese, this lasagna is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.
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