Ina Garten Turkey Lasagna

Ina Garten’s greatest turkey lasagna. Delicious layers. Rich, savory, and the perfect lasagna.

Ina Garten’s turkey lasagna is a favorite. We also have chicken, mushrooms, and spinach lasagna. It’s the best thing I’ve ever tasted.

It is thick and savory, exactly what is desired in a comfort meal. Perfect for a supper with the family or for the festive table. Your guests will be impressed!

Ingredients

• Two Tablespoons of Olive Oil
• One Cup of Minced Onion
• Two finely chopped garlic cloves
• Remove the casings from 1 1/2 pounds of mild Italian turkey sausage.
• Crushed tomatoes, one 28-ounce can
• 1 can of tomato paste, 6 ounces
• Parsley, fresh, chopped, one-fourth cup
• One-half cup of fresh basil, chopped
• Kosher salt, 1 3/4 teaspoons total, divided
• Black pepper, fresh, 3/4 teaspoon
• 8 ounces of dried lasagna noodles
• Ricotta cheese, 15 ounces
• Four fluid ounces of goat cheese, crumbled
• Amount of grated Parmesan: 1 cup, plus 1/4 cup for the top
• A single egg, beaten briefly
• 1 pound of fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced thinly

Instructions

1. 1. Heavy-duty skillet with olive oil. Add onion and simmer for 5 minutes until transparent. Warm the garlic. With a wooden spoon, crumble the sausage. Cook until no longer pinkish, 8-10 minutes.
   2. Add tomato paste, parsley, basil, and seasonings to taste. Simmer, uncovered, for 15 to 20 minutes, or until reduced and thickened.
   3. Pour hot tap water into a big rectangular dish. Soak lasagna noodles for 20 minutes. Tong the noodles to prevent sticking. Drain and spread on parchment. Colander-clogged noodles.
   4. Combine ricotta, goat cheese, 1 cup Parmesan, egg, 2 tablespoons parsley, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a bowl. Ignore.
   5. Preheat oven to 400 F.
   6. Spread 1/3 sauce in a 9×13 dish. Layer half the spaghetti, mozzarella, ricotta, and sauce. Add remaining pasta, cheese, and sauce. Parmesan 1/4 cup.
   7. Cover and bake until the noodles are soft and the sauce is boiling. 1-2 minutes of broiling is optional. Slice and serve after 15 minutes.

FAQs

Is it Possible to Make Lasagna using Cold Noodles?

Yes. To avoid having to pre-cook the noodles, you can choose oven-ready or no-boil lasagna.

When making lasagna, how do you prevent the noodles from sticking together?

After the noodles have been drained, spread them out in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. To avoid using parchment, you might coat the sheet with a non-stick spray instead.

Do I Really Need to Wrap My Lasagna with Foil?

No. Putting foil over lasagna is unnecessary. The dish is baked with the oven door ajar.

Should You Allow Lasagna to Rest and recover?

Yes. Prior to slicing and serving, the lasagna should ideally sit undisturbed for 15 minutes. If you cut into it immediately, it will become a sloppy mess.

How Do You Determine When Lasagna Is Completed?

Lasagna is complete when the noodles are fully cooked, the sauce is boiling around the edges, and the cheese has melted.

Put a toothpick in the center of the lasagna; it will be ready when it is easy to push the toothpick in.