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Slow Cooker Lasagna

Creamy Slow Cooker Lasagna Packed with Protein and Flavor

A comforting and easy Slow Cooker Lasagna recipe that combines layers of noodles, meat sauce, and creamy filling.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1 pound 90% lean ground sirloin beef or bison
  • ½ medium onion, diced can substitute with shallots
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt divided
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 28-ounce cans crushed tomatoes Tuttorosso is recommended
  • ¼ cup water
For the Filling
  • 3 cups part-skim cottage cheese or ricotta
  • 1 ½ cups part-skim shredded mozzarella cheese divided
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley plus more for garnish
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese or Pecorino Romano
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
For the Noodles
  • 12 regular uncooked lasagna noodles

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • large pot
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Spray a large pot with olive oil and heat over medium-high. Add 1 pound of ground sirloin beef, seasoned with ¾ teaspoon of kosher salt, cooking until it's slightly browned, about 3–4 minutes.
  2. Toss in ½ medium diced onion and 3 cloves of minced garlic into the pot. Sauté for approximately 2 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.
  3. Stir in 2 cans of crushed tomatoes and ¼ cup of water, intertwining every ingredient. Sprinkle in 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning and the remaining ¼ teaspoon of salt, then bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
  4. In a large bowl, combine 3 cups of cottage cheese, 2 beaten eggs, ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, and ½ cup of shredded mozzarella. Add ¼ cup of chopped fresh parsley into the mixture.
  5. Spray your slow cooker with olive oil. Start layering: 1 cup of meat sauce, 3 uncooked noodles, then 1 cup of meat sauce and ⅓ of the cheese mixture. Repeat twice more.
  6. Cover the slow cooker and set to low heat. Cook for 3 ½ to 4 hours. Check noodles' tenderness at 3 hours.
  7. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese on top. Close the lid and cook for an additional 5–10 minutes, then let rest for 10 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Allow your slow cooker lasagna to rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing to hold its shape.

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