Creamy Turkey Lasagna with Bechamel Sauce

Ingredients

• 1-9 ounce box no-boil lasagna noodles
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1/2 onion diced
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• 2 cups shredded turkey
• 1 bag frozen spinach (thawed and drained)
• 1 cup butternut squash (diced and cooked)
• 2 cups ricotta cheese
• 1 cup parmesan cheese
• 1 cup mozarella cheese
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 6 tablespoons flour
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 5 cups whole milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon salt ((to taste))

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 375F degrees.

2. 2

   Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat and add the onions and garlic. Saute until soft, then add the spinach and butternut squash.

3. 3

   Add salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat and set aside.

4. 4

   Combine ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese in a bowl and mix well.

5. 5

   Spoon a light layer of bechamel sauce on the bottom of a 9 x 13" baking dish. Place 4 lasagna noodles in a layer on top of the sauce.

6. 6

   Add the sauteed vegetables. Place another layer of noodles on top.

7. 7

   Add the cheese mixture and spread over the top of the noodles. Add another layer of lasagna noodles.

8. 8

   Add the turkey and pour a light layer of the bechamel sauce over the turkey so it's saucy. Top with another layer of lasagna noodles.

9. 9

   Pour remaining bechamel sauce on top and spread to cover all noodles. Cover with a lid or aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.

10. 10

    Remove cover and bake another 15 minutes, until bubbly and starting to brown lightly on top.

11. 11

    --- Bechamel Sauce: ---

12. 12

    Heat the butter and flour in a skillet over medium heat, stirring continuously until it becomes a paste. Slowly add the milk, a little at a time until a sauce forms.

13. 13

    Add the cream, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Continue stirring until it starts to simmer and thicken (about 5-10 minutes). Once thick enough to coat a spoon, remove from heat and set aside.