Turkey Lasagna

Show: Barefoot ContessaEpisode: Frozen Treats

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Cook Time:
1 hr 35 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
8 servings

Times:

Prep: 20 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 1 hr 35 min
Total:: 1 hr 55 min

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped yellow onion (1 onion)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 pounds sweet Italian turkey sausage, casings removed
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes in tomato puree
1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, divided
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 pound lasagna noodles
15 ounces ricotta cheese
3 to 4 ounces creamy goat cheese, crumbled
1 cup grated Parmesan, plus 1/4 cup for sprinkling
1 extra-large egg, lightly beaten
1 pound fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced

Directions

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 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, 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 third 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.

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Nikki Las Vegas, NV 10-27-2009
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THE EASIEST LASAGNA TO MAKE!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

It was my first time making lasagna. I thought it was simple and delicious. I didn't use the goat cheese, I'm not a fan of... goat cheese. My son has requested that I make it again for his birthday. Read more
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Jessica New York, NY 10-25-2009
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Nice lasagna
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

This was a very tasy lasagna. My boyfriend made it exactly as the recipe said and although it took a while to prep, the... ingredients are not over the top, they're affordable and have a great flavor when combined. We did soak the noodles for an additional 10 minutes with more hot water and added a bit of sugar to the sauce because it was too tart (about 1 tablespoon), the result was a very rewarding flavor, al dente lasagna. Thanks for the recipe!Read more
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sri sf, CA 10-25-2009
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Superb!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is the first time I made Lasagna. I made this for my husband birthday, and he loves it so much, I used regular italian... sausages and paired it with garlic bread from Rachel Ray and salad with blue cheese dressing. Fantastic! And to be honest, Im not big fan of these cheeses but it totally worked together!Read more
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Merne Saint Louis Park, MN 10-23-2009
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Perfection
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

If you don't like the combination of these ingredients, you have a boring palate. What a success!
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Kristin Moon Twp, PA 10-15-2009
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Not my favorite
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

I love barefoot contessa, however I will not make this again. I didnt like the mixture of all the different ingredients... together.Read more
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Lorna Graton, CA 10-13-2009
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This is my staple lasagna
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is (hands down) our favorite lasagna. I don't even bother ordering lasagna at restaurants anymore because I know mine... will always be better. Ina's recipes are fantastic. Plus this recipe is fairly forgiving. You can substitute jar marinara for the can tomatoes, chicken sausage for turkey, hot for sweet, no bake noodles, etc. I skip the parsley (less green for the kids). Only downfall is that it is a pricey recipe. Get your cheese at Trader Joes.Read more