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This easy one-pot turkey lasagna is made on the stovetop in 30 minutes! Rigatoni pasta, savory turkey meat sauce, and three cheeses make it irresistible.

Easy Turkey Lasagna (One-Pot Stovetop Recipe)

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  • Author: The Southern Spoonful
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Entrée

Description

A healthy, one-pot turkey lasagna made on the stovetop with clean ingredients. Ready in 45 minutes!


Ingredients

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Pasta

  • 16 oz (454 g) uncooked rigatoni

Protein

  • 1 lb (454 g) ground turkey

Aromatics & Oil

  • 1 small yellow onion, chopped (100 g)
  • 2-3 Tbsp (28-42 g) avocado oil
  • 1 Tbsp (10 g) minced garlic

Seasonings

  • 1 tsp (6 g) salt
  • 1 tsp (2 g) black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp (3 g) Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp (1 g) dried basil

Sauce

  • 1 (32-oz [907 g]) jar pasta sauce
  • 1 (16-oz [454 g]) can Italian tomatoes

Cheese

  • 6 oz (170 g) herbed Italian cheese, divided

  • 15 oz (425 g) Whole Milk Ricotta Cheese


Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook rigatoni according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  2. Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add 2-3 Tbsp avocado oil. Sauté onion for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
  3. Add garlic and sauté for an additional 2 minutes.
  4. Add ground turkey, breaking into bite-size pieces. Cook until cooked through (165°F), about 6-8 minutes.
  5. Stir in Italian tomatoes, breaking them up with your spoon.
  6. Add pasta sauce and stir to combine.
  7. Add salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and basil. Cook 3-5 minutes until fragrant.
  8. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  9. Remove from heat. Add cooked pasta and stir to combine.
  10. Add Herbed Italian cheese and stir until melted.
  11. If using an oven-safe pot, skip this step. Otherwise, transfer to greased 9×13 casserole dish.
  12. Top with dollops of ricotta.
  13. Bake 15-20 minutes until hot and bubbly. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
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Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 515
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 950mg
  • Fat: 21g
  • Carbohydrates: 53g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 32g