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Healthier World's Best Lasagna

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"This truly is the World's Best Lasagna! I love this recipe but I am always looking for ways to take out the fat when I cook. I substituted lean ground turkey and turkey sausage for the meat. I also used lite mozzarella and cut out the egg and salt." — MakeItHealthy

Directions

Heat a Dutch oven or large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir turkey sausage, ground turkey, onion, and garlic until well browned, about 15 minutes. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, and water. Season with basil, fennel seeds, Italian seasoning, pepper, and 2 tablespoons parsley. Simmer, uncovered, for about 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain.
Spread 1 1/2 cups turkey sauce in bottom of 9x13 baking dish. Arrange 6 noodles lengthwise over sauce. Spread half the ricotta over noodles. Top with a third of the mozzarella cheese slices. Spoon 1 1/2 cups turkey sauce over mozzarella, and sprinkle with 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Repeat layers and top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Cover with aluminum foil; make sure foil does not touch cheese to prevent sticking.
Bake in preheated oven until sauce is hot and cheese is melted, about 25 minutes more. Remove foil and bake until cheese is golden brown, about 25 minutes. Cool 15 minutes before serving.

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PREP 30 mins
COOK 2 hrs 30 mins
READY IN 3 hrs 15 mins

Footnotes

Editor's Note:
If you want to save time, you can skip cooking the noodles first. Put the dry noodles in and after the 25 minutes of covered cooking, add about 1 cup water to the lasagna and the noodles will be perfect.
This recipe is a healthier version of World's Best Lasagna.

Reviews More Reviews

Jul 12, 2012

I love the fact that you posted this. I was shopping for sausage and turkey as a substitute and saw your modifications here on allrecipes.The result is fantastic and I really didn't miss out on flavor or the fat of the cheese. Now to come up with a vegan version for my friend! Thank you!

—John W.

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Aug 25, 2012

Can't go wrong with Chef John (original recipe). I doctored the sauce a little (use red wine); added egg mix and fresh parsley to the ricotta. Oh and I used whole wheat lasagna noodles and everybody loved it!

—DelMarGirl

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Aug 29, 2012

A repeater. My family liked this a lot and it was great that it was a healthy version of Lasagna

—Eve

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Jan 03, 2013

Made this for Christmas dinner and was a hit, family said it was the best lasagna they had ever had! I've made it twice now and used 1 1/2 to 2 pounds lean ground beef and it turned out wonderful! Will definitely do this again!!!

—Cn

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Dec 10, 2012

This is a great recipe, it tried this for my first homemade lasagna and it turned out perfect, I added my own little touch by adding sliched olives and chopped peppers. I can't wait to make it again.

—Vandan1434

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Jan 11, 2013

This recipe was excellent and easy to make.. I used whole wheat lasagna noodles and I cut down on the cheese and it was Excellent. I added mushrooms to my sauce. Next time I'm getting a slice some zucchini and eggplant as well. The noodles I bought did not require me to boil them first I cooked them hard with the sauce and the cheeses and it turned out excellent.

—mare

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Dec 02, 2012

This was absolutely amazing!! Best Lasagna my husband and I have ever had. You would never know it's turkey. Followed the recipe exactly but doubled the garlic!! Perfect!!!

—ashleybess

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Nov 28, 2012

This is the best lasagna ever! I have made the less healthy version before, and this one is just as hearty and delicious! The only thing I changed was I added lots of spinach to my red sauce at the very end of the simmering process. MmmmmMmmmm good.

—blkimmel

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Nutrition

Calories
390 kcal
20%

Carbohydrates
33.4 g
11%

Cholesterol
81 mg
27%

Fat
15.4 g
24%

Fiber
3.9 g
16%

Protein
33.1 g
66%

Sodium
1129 mg
45%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Healthier World's Best Lasagna

Serving Size: 1/12 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 12
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 390
Calories from Fat: 138

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15.4g 24 %
** Saturated Fat 7.1g 35 %
Cholesterol 81mg 27 %
Sodium 1129mg 45 %
** Potassium 865mg 24 %
Total Carbohydrates 33.4g 11 %
Dietary Fiber 3.9g 16 %
Protein 33.1g 66 %
** Sugars 5.9g
Vitamin A 33 %
Vitamin C 27 %
Calcium 78 %
Iron 40 %
** Thiamin 14 %
** Niacin 53 %
** Vitamin B6 20 %
** Magnesium 23 %
** Folate 40 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.