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skillet turkey lasagna recipe
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Skillet Turkey Lasagna

Skillet turkey lasagna or the shortcut lasagna is one of the most preferred comfort food because of its delicious taste and creamy texture. 
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian, World
Keyword: bechamel sauce, homemade bechamel sauce, skillet lasagna, skillet turkey lasagna
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 654kcal
Author: Tatiana

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk

Ingredients

  • 18 oz ground turkey
  • 1 can tomato sauce
  • 2 medium onions
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 18 oz pasta shells
  • 3-4 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp granulated garlic
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp ground pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 cup parmesan shredded

Bechamel sauce

  • 2 cups milk
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp powdered nutmeg
  • 1 tsp white ground pepper
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions

Bechamel Sauce

  • Melt the butter in a saucepan
  • Add the flour and always mix using a whisk until golden brown
  • Pour in the milk gradually and mix
  • Add in the spices
  • Pour in all milk and let simmer for 2-3 minutes on low heat
  • Set aside

Skillet turkey lasagna

  • Peel and mince garlic and onion
  • Heat the olive oil in the skillet, and saute the onion and garlic until translucent
  • Add the ground turkey and crush the meat with a spatula
  • Cook for 10 minutes, always stirring
  • Add the tomato sauce and cook for another couple of minutes
  • Add the pasta, mix, and cover everything with vegetable broth or water
  • Cook until pasta is al dente
  • Remove skillet from stove, and pour bechamel all over the surface evenly
  • Sprinkle parmesan and grated mozzarella on top
  • Bake in preheated oven to 350 degrees for 20 minutes, may use ventilation for additional 5 mins
  • Remove from oven and let rest for 10-15 minutes prior to serving
  • Enjoy the most delicious skillet lasagna!

Nutrition

Calories: 654kcal | Carbohydrates: 82g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 1522mg | Potassium: 1013mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 1050IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 151mg | Iron: 4mg