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    Published: Apr 9, 2015 · Modified: May 5, 2022 by Renée · This post may contain affiliate links · 5 Comments

    Healthy Turkey Taco Lasagna

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    Healthy Turkey Taco Lasagna goes together quickly using oven-ready lasagna sheets, salsa, and ground turkey. It's a meal that will feed a hungry family and one you'll be proud to put on the table.

    Healthy Turkey Taco Lasagna

    *Disclaimer - This recipe was originally published in 2015. I'm working hard to update all my older recipes with recipe cards, new photos, and additional recipe information. But, getting to all of them will take time. Please bear with me. In the meantime let me assure you that this recipe is still a winner and one I'm sure you'll be well pleased with when you make it at home.

    This is the first time I've ever used oven-ready pasta sheets to make lasagna, so I wasn't sure what to expect. Making this taco turkey lasagna had been on my mind to make for a very long time, even though I wasn't quite sure about the ingredients I wanted to use until I started.

    Turkey Taco Lasagna

    I was very happy with the results of this recipe, and so was my husband. Since it's just the two of us now (yay, we're finally empty-nesters), I didn't make a huge pan like I normally would when making lasagna.

    The smaller size was just enough for the both of us to have two dinners during the week with half of it, and then I froze the other half to eat at another time.

    Turkey Taco Lasagna

    I'm now an oven-ready lasagna fan and will be using them from now on going forward. I didn't miss the extra pots and pans to wash, and they certainly are a time saver without any real noticeable difference in taste or texture.

    If you haven't tried them yet, now's your chance. I highly recommend them, and this recipe. I hope you'll try both. 🙂

    Turkey Taco Lasagna

    Please don't let the long list of ingredients scare you away from this recipe. They're probably ingredients you already have on hand in your freezer and pantry.

    Plus, if this recipe's servings are too many for your smaller family to eat, remember that this Turkey Taco Lasagna freezes beautifully. Perfect those days when getting busy in the kitchen is the last thing you want to do. Who can argue with that?

    HEALTHY TURKEY TACO LASAGNA
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    Serves: 8-10 hungry people      Prep Time: 15 minutes      Bake time: 20-25 minutes

    1 tablespoon grapeseed oil
    1 pound ground turkey
    3 cloves garlic, minced
    1 medium onion, chopped
    ¼ teaspoon cayenne red pepper (or to taste)
    1 teaspoon salt
    ½ teaspoon black pepper
    1 teaspoon ground coriander
    2 teaspoons chili powder
    2 teaspoons roasted cumin
    1 teaspoon dried oregano
    1 teaspoon smoked paprika
    1 small can (4 ounces) of fire-roasted chilies
    1½ cups salsa, divided
    1 can (14.5 ounces) chopped or crushed tomatoes, divided
    1 box (9 ounces) of oven-ready lasagna
    1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
    1 can (15 ounces) of black beans, rinsed and drained
    2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided
    green onions
    avocado
    sour cream

    -Preheat the oven to 350°

    -Brown the turkey in the grapeseed oil in a large skillet over medium/high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and stir in the salt, pepper, garlic, onion, cayenne, coriander, chili powder, cumin, oregano, paprika, and fire-roasted chilies. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.

    -Spoon half of the salsa into the bottom of an 8" x 10" casserole dish along with half of the crushed tomatoes. Spread with a spoon to cover the bottom of the pan. Place enough oven-ready lasagna sheets to cover the bottom of the dish.

    -Spoon half of the meat mixture evenly over the lasagna sheets. Top evenly with half of the cottage cheese, half of the black beans, and half of the shredded Mexican cheese. Layer with more lasagna sheets, turkey meat, cottage cheese, black beans, salsa, and tomatoes ending with the remaining shredded cheese.

    -Bake in a preheated oven for 20-25 minutes. Remove and allow the lasagna to cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing. Serve with a sprinkling of green onion, sliced avocado, and sour cream if desired.

    Turkey Taco Lasagna

    Brown the turkey in a large skillet, and add the onion, garlic, and seasonings. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.

    Turkey Taco Lasagna
    Turkey Taco Lasagna
    Turkey Taco Lasagna

    Layer the salsa and tomatoes on the bottom of an 8 x 10 casserole dish. Top with a layer of oven-ready lasagna sheets. Top with half the turkey mixture, half the cottage cheese, half the black beans, and half the shredded cheese.

    Turkey Taco Lasagna
    Turkey Taco Lasagna
    Turkey Taco Lasagna

    Follow the same steps with the layers of pasta, meat, beans, and cheeses. End with tomatoes and shredded cheese.

    Turkey Taco Lasagna
    Turkey Taco Lasagna
    Turkey Taco Lasagna

    Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for 20-25 minutes. Remove and cool for 15 minutes before slicing. Serve and enjoy.

    Turkey Taco Lasagna
    turkey taco lasagna
    Turkey Taco Lasagna
     

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    1. Souffle Bombay says

      April 20, 2015 at 4:07 pm

      What a deliciously fun twist on the traditional. I actually just tried oven ready lasagna sheets on Easter, my daughter wanted a lasagna since she doesn't eat met. Have to say, Both she & I were not a fan of how they turned out...going back to regular cook-noodles. Maybe different brands do it better.

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    2. Heather Schmitt-Gonzalez says

      April 16, 2015 at 11:02 pm

      Aren't those sheets, awesome!? I don't use the other kind anymore unless I have to for some reason. I love the sound of this turkey lasagna, I think it would make my family very happy!

      Reply
    3. The Food Hunter says

      April 15, 2015 at 9:48 pm

      Very nice and the presentation is superb! mine always falls apart.

      Reply
    4. Martha@A Family Feast says

      April 15, 2015 at 9:09 pm

      This sounds delicious! Perfect for a Cinco de Mayo party...

      Reply
    5. Cookin' Canuck says

      April 15, 2015 at 3:05 pm

      This sounds like a fantastic comfort meal, Renee! I love all of the spices you used.

      Reply

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