Yield: 8-10 servings
Cook Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes
Tips: Potatoes may be sliced with skins still on, or may be peeled prior to slicing, depending on preference.
Suggestion: Delicious with a
salad and a
bread side.
Preheat oven to 425° F.
In a large
mixing bowl, combine oil, garlic, salt and pepper. Add potato slices and toss to coat. Spread potatoes in an ungreased 15x10-inch baking pan. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until potatoes are tender. allow to cool for 15 minutes.
Reduce oven temperature to 350° F.
In a large skillet, brown turkey (or chicken or beef) with onions and seasonings. Drain well. Add pasta sauce and simmer on low, uncovered, for about 10 minutes.
In a medium
mixing bowl, stir together ricotta and spinach. Arrange 1/3 of the potato slices evenly in a greased 9x13-inch
casserole dish (nonstick cooking spray, olive oil or butter may be used). Place 1/2 of the spinach and ricotta mixture evenly over the first layer of potatoes. Spread 1/3 of the meat sauce over the spinach and ricotta layer, then top with 1/3 of the mozzarella. Repeat layering process with another 1/3 of the potatoes, the remaining 1/2 of the spinach and ricotta mixture, 1/3 of the meat sauce and 1/3 of the mozzarella. Top with remaining potatoes, meat sauce and mozzarella. Sprinkle Parmesan evenly over the top.
Bake, uncovered, for 35-40 minutes, or until bubbly. Allow to stand for 5 minutes before serving.