One Pot Ground Turkey and Spinach Lasagna Recipe

One pot turkey spinach lasagna is sure to become a family favorite. It’s packed with flavorful ground turkey, zesty tomato sauce, and cheese. It’s the perfect blend of comfort food and convenience.

Lasagna is a classic favorite, packed with layers of noodles, sauce, and cheesy goodness. But, let’s face it, making traditional lasagna recipes can be time-consuming. This one-pot lasagna cuts the prep time in half! You don’t have to boil noodles, assemble the ingredients in a dish, and bake it because it’s all made in one pan. It still has all of the amazing flavor profiles that make lasagna the ultimate comfort food.

Here is what you will need

This is a brief summary of the ingredients needed to make this delicious turkey spinach lasagna in one pot and a convenient shopping list from my Instacart affiliate link. For a printable recipe card with exact measurements and detailed instructions, scroll down to the recipe card section.

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How to make one pot turkey spinach lasagna

Prepare: Chop the garlic and heat olive oil in a large skillet or saute pan over medium-high heat, break the lasagna noodles in half.

STEP 1: Once the oil is hot, add the ground turkey and cook for about 5 minutes; add the chopped garlic and cook until it starts to turn soft; about 3 to 5 minutes.

STEP 2: Reduce the heat to medium heat; add the water to the skillet and place the broken lasagna noodles on top of the turkey and garlic; cover the pan and cook until almost all of the water has absorbed and the pasta is al dente; about 10 minutes.

STEP 3: Remove the cover and scatter the garlic turkey mixture around the skillet-cooked noodles.

STEP 4: Pour half of the tomatoes (or sauce) and ricotta cheese on top of the lasagna noodles; top with spinach.

STEP 5: Cover and cook for a few minutes on low heat until the spinach wilts. Add the remaining sauce and sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve.

Ingredient notes and substitutions

The full list of ingredients to make this wonderful recipe is above, below are ingredient notes and suggestions for substitutions.

Ground turkey – This is a lean and a flavorful addition to this lasagna. It can be replaced with lean ground beef or you can leave the meat out completely for a vegetarian version.

Lasagna noodles – The best choice for lasagna noodles in this recipe is regular uncooked lasagna noodles, not the thin, no boil lasagna noodles. My preference is whole wheat lasagna noodles, but white pasta works well too.

You can also use any shape white or whole wheat noodles such as penne, ziti, pasta bows, or trumpets.

Tomatoes – I prefer using canned crushed tomatoes for this lasagna recipe. Alternatively, you can use your favorite spaghetti sauce, or marinara sauce, but you might want to omit the Italian seasoning or adjust to your taste.

Spinach – Fresh spinach is the best option for this recipe, but frozen spinach can also be used. Make sure to defrost and thoroughly drain it before adding it to the lasagna.

Garlic – I like to use fresh garlic when I cook, but if you don’t have any fresh garlic, you can replace it with 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder.

How to store leftover lasagna

This recipe makes two generous or three small servings, so if you are cooking for two, you can enjoy delicious lasagna again the next day. So don’t be afraid of leftover turkey lasagna!

Let it cool down to room temperature before storing it. Once it has cooled off, place the leftover lasagna in an airtight container and into the refrigerator, where it will last for 3 to 4 days. Reheat the lasagna in the oven at 350 degrees or in the microwave.

Lasagna can be frozen for up to 6 months. Place room temperature lasagna into a freezer-safe container. If you’ve doubled or tripled this recipe and have a large batch leftover, consider freezing the lasagna in portions for easy reheating. Thaw leftovers in the refrigerator or you can reheat it directly from frozen.

What to serve with lasagna

When it comes to serving spinach turkey lasagna, pairing it with the right side dishes can elevate this great meal. A fresh and vibrant side salad like a kale ceaesar salad or a zesty arugula salad is perfect. It also pairs well with a side of roasted broccoli or roasted vegetables.

Recipe variations

If you are looking for a delicious spin on this great recipe, here are some suggestions. Feel free to adjust the ingredients and seasoning according to your taste preferences.

Mushroom and Turkey – Add sliced mushrooms along with the ground turkey for added flavor and texture.

Italian Sausage – Replace some or all of the ground turkey with Italian sausage for a more robust flavor.

Vegetarian – Skip the ground turkey and saute vegetables like zucchini and bell peppers along with spinach.

Tex-Mex – Season the ground turkey with taco seasoning and add some black beans, chopped jalapeno peppers, layer with ricotta cheese and tomato sauce.

Spicy – Add a teaspoon or two of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.

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