Turkey (or Chicken) Lasagna with Sage and Three Cheeses
(This is an old recipe that has been removed from my site, but I am leaving the printer-friendly version here for anyone who might have been a fan of the recipe. There’s also a Printer Friendly Recipe for original version from 2006 if you enjoyed that richer version!)
(About 8 servings, adapted from a recipe for chicken lasagna from Kalyn’s Aunt Ruth Ann.)
Ingredients:
3 cups homemade turkey stock, simmered until reduced to 2 cups (or use chicken stock or canned chicken broth, which should also be reduced)
5-6 cups diced, cooked turkey (or chicken)
16 oz. container reduced-fat sour cream
1 1/2 cups turkey gravy (can use gravy from a jar or cream of chicken soup if you don’t have leftover gravy)
1 cup good quality coarsely-grated Parmesan cheese (I would use 3/4 cup if you only have finely-grated Parmesan)
2 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. onion powder
3 T finely chopped fresh sage, or more (or use about 1 T dried rubbed sage)
1 pkg. lasagna noodles
1 1/2 cups grated low-fat mozzarella cheese
1 cup grated low fat cheddar cheese
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 375 F/190C.
Put 3 cups turkey stock in large pan and simmer until reduced to 2 cups. While stock reduces, dice leftover turkey and finely chop sage.
When the stock has reduced, let cool for a minute and then whisk in the gravy, sour cream, sage, garlic powder, and onion powder and simmer about 5 minutes without letting it come to a boil. Turn off heat and stir in one cup coarsely grated Parmesan cheese and the diced turkey.
Spray a 12″ x 9″ casserole dish with olive oil or non-stick spray, then make a single layer of dry lasagna noodles.
Spoon half the sauce over noodles. (It will look like a lot of liquid, but don’t worry.)
Sprinkle over half the mozzarella cheese and half the cheddar cheese.
Make another layer of dry lasagna noodles, then top with rest of sauce, mozzarella, and cheddar cheese. Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake one hour.
After an hour, remove foil and bake 30-45 minutes more, or until noodles are soft when tested with a fork, lasagna is bubbling, and cheese is melted and slightly browned.
Let sit 10-15 minutes, then serve.
44 Comments on “Turkey (or Chicken) Lasagna with Sage and Three Cheeses”
Catfish, you are going to love having an extra freezer. I have one in my kitchen and can't imagine not having it. This is a great dish for the freezer!
I am going to have to make this. My wife and I just got a full sized freezer for our garage, and it's halfway full of her beef enchiladas, this seems like the perfect counterpoint.
Okay, I wrote a comment reply to Karina and Kayleigh which now seems to have disappeared! Hope you both have a great Thanksgiving.
Thanks Zesty. Hope you have a great Thanksgiving celebration too.
Ooooh, now THIS is a unique turkey leftovers recipe! Sage is one of my favorites to go with any poultry. Can't wait to make this one, Kalyn. Hope you and your family have a great holiday!
Wow, that looks delicious! You're making me hungry!
I'll probably try to make this soon!
xoxo,
Kayleigh
www.o-kayleigh.blogspot.com
I love turkey lasagna. It's the perfect twist, after a traditional turkey dinner with mashed potatoes. Happy Thanksgiving, Kalyn! xox
Sandy, thanks. This lighter version is definitely something you can eat more often.
Winnie, I love the creative challenge of turning leftovers into something wonderful! Happy Thanksgiving to you too.
I love that you made this over, Kalyn! I am all about fun ways to use the leftovers, and this looks delicious. Happy Thanksgiving 🙂
This recipe is looking beautiful. I know it's also healthy.
Thanks Donna, and Happy Thanksgiving to you too!
Sometimes I feel like the best part of turkey is using it for fabulous recipes – like this one! Have a most wonderful holiday! -Donna
Yes, this will definitely freeze well. Hope you enjoy it!
This is such a creative way to use leftovers! I am guessing that we'll have a ton of leftover turkey this year so I will be making this lasagna for sure! I wonder if it freezes well…
Lydia, it definitely makes it a lot more convenient to make lasagna, doesn't it!
I used to buy the lasagne noodles that are marked "no boil", thinking those were somehow special. But now I use the Dreamfields, also, and never pre-boil it anymore. It's amazing how much time it cuts out, and it works brilliantly.
Hope you guys enjoy it!
What a great leftover turkey recipe! I am going to try this for sure this weekend! I just love leftover turkey!
I think using eggplant for the noodles in this is a brilliant idea; thanks for sharing!
To make lasagna Phase One friendly I substite the noodles with thin slices of grilled eggplant. My fiance loves it and doesn't even miss the noodles.