Spicy Turkey Lasagna
Recipe from Family Circle

Come home to ready-to-eat lasagna with a slow cooker recipe that has yummy layers of noodles, spicy turkey, pasta sauce, and spinach-ricotta filling.


Spicy Turkey Lasagna

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Servings: Makes 8 servings.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 4 hrs 45 mins

 
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Ingredients
  • 1 pound
    ground turkey
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  • 1 teaspoon
    dried oregano
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  • 1/2 teaspoon
    salt
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  • 1/4 teaspoon
    red-pepper flakes
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  • container (15 ounces) ricotta
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  • 2 cups
    (8-ounce package) shredded Italian-blend cheese
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  • 1 package
    (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
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  • 12 
    lasagna noodles (12 ounces), uncooked and broken in half
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  • 1 jar
    (26 ounces) chunky pasta sauce with mushrooms and green pepper
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  • 1/2 cup
    water
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    Grated Parmesan (optional)
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Directions
1.
In nonstick skillet, brown turkey over medium-high, breaking up clumps, until no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes. Season with oregano, salt and pepper flakes. Remove from heat.
2.
In bowl, mix ricotta, cheese blend and spinach.
3.
In oval 5-1/2-quart slow cooker, layer half the noodles, overlapping as necessary. Spoon on half the meat mixture. Pour on half the pasta sauce and half the water. Spread half the cheese mixture on top. Repeat layering.
4.
Cover slow cooker; cook on low heat 4-1/2 hours.
5.
To serve, cut into 8 equal pieces. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if desired. Makes 8 servings.

Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 452, Total Fat 20 g, Saturated Fat 10 g, Cholesterol 92 mg, Sodium 781 mg, Carbohydrate 39 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 29 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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