cajun turkey lasagna

8 Pinches
st bernard, LA
Updated on Jan 17, 2019

This new lasagna recipe will blow your mind. I created a taste of Louisiana, filled with leftover turkey with cajun spices and don't forget the andouille sausage!

prep time 15 Min
cook time 1 Hr 15 Min
method Bake
yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 4 teaspoons Cajun seasoning, divided
  • 1 pound lasagna noodles
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons margarine, divided
  • 6 cups sliced leftover roasted turkey
  • 1 pound andouille sausage, sliced and quartered
  • 1/4 cup pickled jalapeno liquids
  • 1 - vidalia sweet onion, peeled and diced
  • 1 large red bell pepper, chopped
  • 3/4 cup pickled jalapeno slices
  • 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
  • 1 jar three cheese alfredo sauce
  • 1 package ricotta cheese
  • 1 package dry onion soup mix
  • 3 teaspoons tabasco sauce
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups shredded colby jack cheese
  • 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

How To Make cajun turkey lasagna

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Step 2
    Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Season with 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning. Add lasagna noodles and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
  • Step 3
    Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon margarine in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add turkey slices and 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning; saute for 5 minutes. Remove the browned turkey slices from pan and transfer to a large plate. Set aside.
  • Step 4
    Add sausage pieces into the saucepan. Cook about 3 minutes or until browned. Season with 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning. Remove from saucepan, spoon into a large bowl, and set aside.
  • Step 5
    Add jalapeno liquids and remaining margarine; mix well. Stir in diced onion, chopped red pepper, jalapeno slices and garlic until tender for 6 minutes.
  • Step 6
    Remove from heat. Add cooked meat and alfredo sauce; mix well.
  • Step 7
    In a large bowl, combine ricotta cheese, dry onion soup mix, tabasco sauce, cream cheese and remaining Cajun seasoning. Whisk together until blended.
  • Step 8
    Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Cover bottom with 4 lasagna noodles. Spread with 1/2 of meat mixture. Spoon with 1/2 of ricotta cheese mixture. Repeat layers. Top with shredded Monterey jack and Parmesan cheese.
  • Step 9
    Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour. Let stand for 15 minutes before serving.

Discover More

Category: Pasta
Keyword: #lasagna
Keyword: #cajun
Keyword: #Turkey
Ingredient: Turkey
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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