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Spinach & Ground Turkey Lasagna

Posted on Feb 20th, 2026
by Giorgos Tsoulis
Categories:
  • Dinner
  • Lunch

Chef Giorgos Tsoulis’ spinach and ground turkey lasagna is all about simple ingredients treated with care. A slow-simmered turkey sauce, silky béchamel, and tender spinach pasta come together in layers that bake into a golden, comforting meal.

This is the kind of dish that works just as well for a relaxed weekend lunch as it does for a special family dinner. Filling without being overwhelming, it’s a reliable recipe you’ll want to return to again and again.

Spinach & Ground Turkey Lasagna

Spinach & Ground Turkey Lasagna

Giorgos Tsoulis
Chef Giorgos Tsoulis shares his recipe for a comforting homemade spinach and ground turkey lasagna. Rich, hearty, and full of flavor, this is a satisfying main dish that’s perfect for family meals.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 1 hour hr
Total Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 5 servings

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 ½ kg ground turkey
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 1 carrot grated
  • 1 celery stick finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 150 ml red wine
  • 500 ml chicken stock
  • 2 tbsp thyme finely chopped
  • 9 spinach-flavored lasagna sheets
  • salt
  • pepper
  • extra virgin olive oil

For the bechamel:

  • 70 g butter
  • 70 g all-purpose flour
  • 700 ml milk
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg
  • 50 g Parmesan cheese grated
  • salt
  • pepper

For the Topping:

  • Parmesan cheese grated

Instructions
 

Prepare the Turkey Sauce

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C (355°F), fan-assisted.
  • Heat a large, deep pot over high heat. Add a drizzle of olive oil and the ground turkey. Cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until lightly browned. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
  • Using the same pot, reduce the heat to medium. Add a little more olive oil, then add the onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté for 2–3 minutes, until softened and lightly caramelized.
  • Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Return the turkey to the pot and stir in the tomato paste. Cook for another 2 minutes.
  • Deglaze with the red wine. Once the alcohol has cooked off, add the chicken stock and thyme.
  • Simmer for 35–40 minutes, until the sauce thickens and becomes rich and flavorful. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Prepare the Béchamel

  • In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 1–2 minutes, until lightly golden.
  • Gradually pour in the milk, whisking continuously to prevent lumps. Continue stirring until the sauce thickens and becomes smooth.
  • Remove from the heat. Stir in the Parmesan and nutmeg, then season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • The béchamel should be creamy and smooth, with no floury taste.

Assemble the Lasagna

  • Lightly grease a 33 × 22 cm (13 × 9 in) baking dish.
  • Spread a thin layer of béchamel on the bottom. Cover with 3 lasagna sheets, then add a layer of turkey sauce.
  • Repeat with another layer of sheets and sauce. Finish with the final 3 sheets and spread the remaining béchamel evenly over the top.
  • Sprinkle generously with grated Parmesan.
  • Bake for 35–40 minutes, until golden and bubbling.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 10–15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Chef’s Tip:Don’t reduce the turkey sauce too much. A slightly moist sauce helps the lasagna cook evenly and keeps the layers tender.
Spinach & Ground Turkey Lasagna
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Giorgos Tsoulis

Celebrity Chef Giorgos Tsoulis specializes in modern Mediterranean cuisine and his recipes are widely appreciated not just in Greece and Cyprus but also around the world. He has been the executive chef of numerous successful Greek restaurants, while at the same time hosting many popular culinary TV shows in Greece and Cyprus. Giorgos Tsoulis is passionate about educating his fans in more sustainable and healthy cooking and eating while making the most of the flavors of the ingredients. As sustainable cuisine ambassador for WWF Hellas, he plays a key role in cooking activations that relate to the European #Eat4Change program, as well as the #Farm2Fork program.

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Sam says:
March 11, 2026 at 1:00 am

5 stars
Really interested in trying this lighter lasagna. Looks delicious! 😍

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