KICKASS LASAGNA
Dive into our Kickass Lasagna, a wholesome twist on the classic! This mouthwatering dish swaps traditional noodles for vibrant sweet potatoes, layering them with a creamy cheese sauce and lean ground turkey for a protein-packed delight. Get ready to savor every bite while enjoying a guilt-free indulgence!
Prep
15
min
Cook
45
min
Serves
8
people
Level
intermediate
📝 Ingredients
Serves 8🥬Fresh Produce(5)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2½ cups mushrooms, sliced (600 ml)
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 4 tomatoes, chopped (or one 6 oz can tomato paste)one 6 oz can tomato paste
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 2 lb lean ground turkey (or 93% ground beef or chicken) (907 g)93% ground beef or chicken
🥛Dairy & Eggs(3)
- 2 cups 2% cottage cheese (480 ml)
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup grated parmesan (240 ml)
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- ½ tsp avocado oil, for greasing the pan (2.5 ml)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(2)
- Cheese sauce seasonings: ¼ tsp paprika, ¼ tsp garlic powder, ¼ tsp onion powder, pinch of salt and pepper (1.25 ml)
- Meat seasonings: 2 tsp paprika, ¼ tsp chili powder, 1 tbsp Italian seasoning, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper (10 ml)
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
348
Protein
39g
Carbs
18g
Fat
15g
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- 2
Slice the sweet potatoes into thin ¼-inch circles. Thinner slices bake faster.
- 3
Make the cheese sauce: blend the eggs, cottage cheese, ¾ cup of the parmesan, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- 4
Heat a pan over medium. Add the onion, garlic, and the meat seasonings. Once softened, add the chopped tomatoes and mushrooms. Mash the tomatoes slightly into a sauce.
- 5
Add the ground turkey and cook until no longer raw. Drain excess liquid.
- 6
Grease a 9x13” glass pan with avocado oil. Layer sweet potato slices, cheese sauce, meat mixture. Repeat, finishing with cheese sauce, meat, and the remaining ¼ cup parmesan on top.
- 7
Cover with foil and bake 40 to 45 min.
- 8
Remove the foil and broil a few minutes to crisp the top.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Slice sweet potatoes to exactly ¼-inch thickness and par-bake them at 425°F for 8-10 minutes before layering, reducing total bake time by 15 minutes and preventing a soggy bottom layer from starch absorption.technique¼-inch thickness, 8-10 minutes pre-bake
- ✓Drain the meat mixture through a fine-mesh strainer for 2-3 minutes after cooking to remove >40% of rendered fat and excess moisture, which prevents the lasagna from becoming greasy and keeps layers from sliding.timing2-3 minutes, >40% fat removal
- ✓Blend the cheese sauce until completely smooth (60-90 seconds in a food processor) because the cottage cheese proteins must fully emulsify with egg; lumpy sauce won't bind properly during baking and creates a grainy texture.technique60-90 seconds processing time
- ✓After removing foil, broil for 2-3 minutes on high (500°F) until the parmesan reaches 160°F internal temperature—this melts the cheese and browns the top without drying out the layers below.timing2-3 minutes at 500°F, 160°F internal temp
- ✓Rest the finished lasagna for 10 minutes after broiling before cutting; the egg proteins in the cheese sauce set completely, allowing clean slices instead of collapsing layers.timing10 minutes resting time
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Prep
15
min
Cook
45
min
Serves
8
people
Level
intermediate
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KICKASS LASAGNA
Dive into our Kickass Lasagna, a wholesome twist on the classic! This mouthwatering dish swaps traditional noodles for vibrant sweet potatoes, layering them with a creamy cheese sauce and lean ground turkey for a protein-packed delight. Get ready to savor every bite while enjoying a guilt-free indulgence!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 8🥬Fresh Produce(5)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2½ cups mushrooms, sliced (600 ml)
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 4 tomatoes, chopped (or one 6 oz can tomato paste)one 6 oz can tomato paste
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 2 lb lean ground turkey (or 93% ground beef or chicken) (907 g)93% ground beef or chicken
🥛Dairy & Eggs(3)
- 2 cups 2% cottage cheese (480 ml)
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup grated parmesan (240 ml)
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- ½ tsp avocado oil, for greasing the pan (2.5 ml)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(2)
- Cheese sauce seasonings: ¼ tsp paprika, ¼ tsp garlic powder, ¼ tsp onion powder, pinch of salt and pepper (1.25 ml)
- Meat seasonings: 2 tsp paprika, ¼ tsp chili powder, 1 tbsp Italian seasoning, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper (10 ml)
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
348
Protein
39g
Carbs
18g
Fat
15g
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- 2
Slice the sweet potatoes into thin ¼-inch circles. Thinner slices bake faster.
- 3
Make the cheese sauce: blend the eggs, cottage cheese, ¾ cup of the parmesan, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- 4
Heat a pan over medium. Add the onion, garlic, and the meat seasonings. Once softened, add the chopped tomatoes and mushrooms. Mash the tomatoes slightly into a sauce.
- 5
Add the ground turkey and cook until no longer raw. Drain excess liquid.
- 6
Grease a 9x13” glass pan with avocado oil. Layer sweet potato slices, cheese sauce, meat mixture. Repeat, finishing with cheese sauce, meat, and the remaining ¼ cup parmesan on top.
- 7
Cover with foil and bake 40 to 45 min.
- 8
Remove the foil and broil a few minutes to crisp the top.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Slice sweet potatoes to exactly ¼-inch thickness and par-bake them at 425°F for 8-10 minutes before layering, reducing total bake time by 15 minutes and preventing a soggy bottom layer from starch absorption.technique¼-inch thickness, 8-10 minutes pre-bake
- ✓Drain the meat mixture through a fine-mesh strainer for 2-3 minutes after cooking to remove >40% of rendered fat and excess moisture, which prevents the lasagna from becoming greasy and keeps layers from sliding.timing2-3 minutes, >40% fat removal
- ✓Blend the cheese sauce until completely smooth (60-90 seconds in a food processor) because the cottage cheese proteins must fully emulsify with egg; lumpy sauce won't bind properly during baking and creates a grainy texture.technique60-90 seconds processing time
- ✓After removing foil, broil for 2-3 minutes on high (500°F) until the parmesan reaches 160°F internal temperature—this melts the cheese and browns the top without drying out the layers below.timing2-3 minutes at 500°F, 160°F internal temp
- ✓Rest the finished lasagna for 10 minutes after broiling before cutting; the egg proteins in the cheese sauce set completely, allowing clean slices instead of collapsing layers.timing10 minutes resting time