Lorri's Artichoke Lasagna

Don't let the name fool you. This is incredibly delicious and my new go-to meal for guests.

1 box lasagna
extra virgin olive oil
1 smallish onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 pound ground turkey
1 (13 oz) jar of artichokes, well drained and coarsely chopped
1 (15 oz) container ricotta cheese
3/4 cup grated Parmesan
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves

Red Sauce
(You can just used jar spaghetti sauce, which I often do when I am short on time) but the extended recipe is below

In a large skillet, saute onions and garlic in olive oil until they start to brown. Add ground turkey and cook until cooked through. (I don't know if I buy extra juicy turkey but I always have to absorb the extra liquid with a paper towel.) Add artichokes and stir to combine. Remove from heat and let cool.

While this is cooking start cooking your lasagna in salted water. It only takes 4-5 minutes.

In a large bowl, combine ricotta, Parmesan, eggs, and basil. Then add the turkey mixture.

Cover the bottom of a 9*13 (or larger) pan with red sauce. Add a layer of lasagna noodles. Spread ricotta/turkey mixture. Spread red sauce. Add another layer of noodles...blah blah blah. end with a schmear of red sauce. Now you can top it mozarella cheese but I never have it so I never do. :)

Bake at 400 degrees for 45 minutes.

5 cups marinara sauce/spaghetti sauce
3-4 slices bacon, cooked and chopped
2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
2 garlic cloves, minced

Cook the bacon, remove from pan and drain off almost all the fat. Add garlic and red pepper. When fragrant, add sauce. When warm, add bacon and turn off heat.

Christina's Hearty Tomato Soup

1 lb. ground turkey
1/2 onion, chopped
1/2 bag of frozen veggies (pees/carrots/corn/green beans mix)
1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
1 can tomato sauce (15 oz)
1 c. beef broth
2 t. brown sugar
1 t. celery seeds
salt and pepper to taste
1-3 stalks celery, chopped (optional)

1.Brown meat in soup pot; drain.

2. Add onions and seasoning (except sugar) right before the meat gets "dry" or too-cooked.

3. Add rest of veggies, including the diced tomatoes; cook for a bit.

4. Add tomato sauce, broth and sugar; stir.

5. Simmer covered for 30 minutes, stirring every now and then.

Christina's Turkey Meatballs

1 pound ground turkey
1 slice old bread, crumbled
1/4 C milk
1 large egg white
1/4 C grated Parmesan cheese
salt and pepper
1 28 oz can spaghetti sauce

Place all ingredients except spaghetti sauce in large bowl. Mix with hand mixer until thoroughly mixed.

With moistened hands, shape mixture into meat balls. In large skillet, heat 2 TBSP olive oil over medium heat. Add meatballs and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes, turning often.

In large saucepan, heat spaghetti sauce to boiling. Reduce heat, add meatballs, and cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Uncover and simmer until meatballs are cooked through, about 15 minutes more. Serve over pasta or on a sandwich.