Turkey Lasagna Roll-Ups

These tasty lasagna roll-ups are filled with turkey, asparagus and ricotta, and covered with a savory marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 (16-ounce) package lasagna noodles
1 (15-ounce) container ricotta cheese
2/3 cup heavy cream
1 large egg, slightly beaten
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 teaspoon lemon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups cooked chopped turkey
1 (10-ounce) package frozen asparagus, thawed and drained
1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
1/2 cup water
1 tomato, seeded and chopped
1 carrot, peeled and grated
1/4 cup sliced green onion
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Cooking Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions.
3. In a large bowl blend together ricotta cheese, cream, egg, parsley, lemon pepper and salt. Spread evenly on each lasagna strips.
4. Divide turkey on top of lasagna strips followed with asparagus. Roll up each strip.
5. In a medium bowl combine tomato sauce, water, tomato, carrot, green onions, Italian seasoning, salt, garlic powder, fennel seed and red pepper flakes; mix well. Spread half the sauce in an ungreased 13x9x2-inch baking dish.
6. Arrange the lasagna roll-ups seam side down, on top. Pour the remaining sauce over the roll-ups. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Cover and bake 40 to 50 minutes. Serve hot.

Makes 8 servings.