Sudbury Northern Life
Turkey leftovers are often as anticipated as Christmas
dinner itself. In fact, many of us intentionally purchase
turkeys that are just a little too hefty for our gathering so
that we can enjoy the leftovers for days to come. Sandwiches
are among the favourites, and so are the traditional soups and
pot pies, but you don't have to limit yourself to these
classics.
If you find yourself with more turkey leftovers than you know
what to do with this holiday season, try this Caramelized Onion
& Pesto Lasagna, or visit
www.turkeyrecipes.ca
or
www.turkeyfordinner.ca.for
more information and delicious turkey recipe ideas and
tips.
2 tbsp olive oil
2 large onions, thinly sliced
2 tbsp brown sugar
10 sheets fresh lasagna noodles (4.5" x 12.5")
1 ¾ cups pesto
4 cups cooked turkey, chopped
3 cups low fat ricotta cheese
4 large tomatoes, sliced
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated
Pre-heat oven to 350°F. Lightly oil a 13" x 9" baking dish.
In a large pan heat oil over medium heat. Add onions and brown
sugar and sauté for 15 minutes or until onions are soft and
starting to caramelize. Set aside.
In the baking dish spread 2 tbsp pesto on the bottom. Place a
single layer of noodles (two) to cover the entire bottom of the
dish. Spread the noodles with ¾ cup pesto evenly. Layer 2 cups
of cooked turkey on top of the pesto, and then half of the
caramelized onions.
Place another layer of noodles on top of the onions, pressing
lightly. Spread 1-½ cups of ricotta cheese evenly over the
noodles. Cover cheese with a single layer of tomato.
Place another noodle layer and repeat turkey/onion layer. Cover
once more with noodles and repeat ricotta/tomato layer. Finish
with another layer of noodles and then spread top with
remaining pesto. Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese evenly
over the top.
Cover dish with lightly greased foil and bake for 15 minutes.
Remove foil and bake 5-10 minutes more or until cheese is
melted and starting to turn golden. Remove from oven and let
sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Makes 8-10 servings.
