Description
A healthy twist on classic lasagna made in a slow cooker for easy preparation and rich flavors.
Ingredients
- 9 lasagna noodles, uncooked
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
- 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
Instructions
- Brown the ground turkey in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, egg, basil, oregano, and garlic powder.
- Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Place 3 uncooked lasagna noodles over the sauce, breaking them to fit if needed.
- Layer half the turkey, half the ricotta mixture, half the spinach, and a third of the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
- Repeat layers: sauce, noodles, remaining turkey, ricotta mixture, spinach, and another third of the cheeses.
- Top with the last 3 noodles, remaining sauce, and remaining cheeses.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until noodles are tender.
- Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey with ground chicken or lean beef.
- For a vegetarian version, replace meat with sautéed mushrooms or lentils.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 4-5 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian