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Caramelized Onion, Pesto & Turkey Lasagna

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Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp (25 mL) olive oil
  • 2 large onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp (25 mL) brown sugar
  • 10 sheets fresh* lasagna noodles (4.5″ x 12.5″)
  • 1 3/4 cup (414 mL) pesto
  • 4 cups (946 mL) cooked Ontario turkey, chopped
  • 3 cups (710 mL) low fat Ricotta cheese
  • 4 large tomatoes, sliced
  • 1 cup (250 mL) mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1/4 cup (50 mL) Parmesan cheese, grated

Instructions

  • Pre-heat oven to 350°F (180°C). Lightly oil a 13″ x 9″ baking dish.
  • In a large pan heat oil over medium heat. Add onions and brown sugar and sauté for 15 minutes or until onions are soft and starting to caramelize. Set aside.
  • In the baking dish spread 2 tbsp pesto on the bottom. Place a single layer of noodles (2) to cover the entire bottom of the dish. Spread the noodles with ¾ cup pesto evenly. Layer 2 cups of cooked turkey on top of the pesto, and then half of the caramelized onions.
  • Place another layer of noodles on top of the onions, pressing lightly. Spread 1 ½ cups of ricotta cheese evenly over the noodles. Cover cheese with a single layer of tomato.
  • Place another noodle layer and repeat turkey/onion layer. Cover once more with noodles and repeat ricotta/tomato layer.
  • Finish with another layer of noodles and then spread top with remaining pesto. Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese evenly over the top.
  • Cover dish with lightly greased foil and bake for 15 minutes. Remove foil and bake 5-10 minutes more or until cheese is melted and starting to turn golden. Remove from oven and let sit for 5 minutes. Serve!

Chef's Tips

  • Some fresh noodles are dry. Place noodles one at a time in hot water for a few seconds to soften.

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