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Turkey meatball lasagna

Turkey Meatball Lasagna

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Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 15 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs ground turkey
  • 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
  • 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese divided
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt divided
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 48 oz marinara sauce
  • 15 oz ricotta cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
  • 15 lasagna noodles no-boil
  • 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese divided
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Mix turkey, breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup Parmesan, 2 eggs, parsley, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and oregano in a large bowl; form 1-inch meatballs.
  2. Bake on a greased baking sheet 18-20 minutes, until cooked through. Remove; reduce oven to 375°F.
  3. Mix ricotta, 1 egg, basil, remaining salt and pepper, and 1 cup mozzarella in a bowl until smooth.
  4. Spread 1 1/2 cups marinara in a deep 9x13 inch baking dish. Layer 5 noodles, half the ricotta mixture, half the meatballs, 1 1/2 cups sauce, and 1 cup mozzarella. Repeat once.
  5. Top with remaining 5 noodles, sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
  6. Cover with foil; bake 45 minutes. Uncover; bake 10 minutes more, until cheese melts and bubbles.
  7. Rest 20 minutes before slicing and serving.