Ingredients

  • 9 -12 whole wheat lasagna noodles
  • 1 lb lean ground turkey (93% fat free or better) (optional)
  • 15 ounces fat-free ricotta cheese
  • 14 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 10 ounces frozen spinach, thawed
  • 1 small summer squash or 1 small zucchini, in 1-inch pieces
  • 1 small eggplant, in 1-inch pieces
  • 34 cup cooking white wine
  • 8 ounces fat free cream cheese, cubed
  • 12 cup chicken stock or 12 cup vegetable stock
  • 10 fresh basil leaves

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Start by boiling your pasta water.
  • You'll want to use a large pot and fill it almost all the way to the top to cover all the noodles.
  • Cook to almost al dente.
  • Meanwhile, start browning your ground turkey (if you are using it) in a skillet.
  • In a medium bowl, mix the ricotta and parmesan cheeses.
  • Add the egg and stir until well mixed.
  • Add the spinach and stir.
  • Add the squash and eggplant and give it a little toss.
  • When meat is almost brown, add the white wine to the skillet and reduce to half.
  • Add the cream cheese cubes one or two at a time, mixing along the way until all the meat is coated.
  • Add the vegetable stock and basil.
  • Drain your cooked noodles well.
  • Run with cold water to stop the cooking process.
  • In a lightly-greased 9x13" pan, add the first layer of noodles (3-4).
  • Add half of your ricotta and vegetable mix.
  • Add 1/3 of the meat sauce.
  • Repeat a second time.
  • For the third layer, use the remaining noodles and the last 1/3 of the meat sauce.
  • Place on the middle rack and cook for 40 minutes or until bubbly.
  • Enjoy!
  • Note: You can use whatever vegetables you like or are in season.
  • Asparagus and mushrooms would be excellent in this dish!