Slow Cooker Lasagna

4.20 from 5 votes

This savory Italian favorite is easy to put together and is made with guilt-free ingredients.

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: Budget-Friendly, Kid-Friendly, Pasta, Slow Cooker

Servings: people

Calories: 403kcal

1 pound lean ground turkey or lean ground beef
1 onion large, diced
3 garlic cloves minced
50 ounces pasta sauce jars, no sugar added
2 cups cottage cheese low-fat
8 ounces mozzarella cheese part-skim, shredded
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
pinch of salt
12 whole wheat lasagna noodles uncooked, break in half before adding to slow cooker, regular lasagna noodles optional
1/2 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
basil fresh, for garnish

Add the turkey and onion to a large skillet and cook over medium heat until the turkey has lost its pink color. Add the garlic and cook for one additional minute. Drain any fat from the cooked turkey. Add 1 1/2 jars pasta sauce and stir to combine.
Combine the cottage cheese, mozzarella, Italian seasoning, and salt.
Add a 1/2 cup meat sauce to the bottom of the slow cooker. Next, add a layer of lasagna noodles and spread 1/4 cheese mixture over noodles. Repeat the layers until these ingredients are gone.
Cover and cook in slow cooker on low-heat until noodles are al dente and cheese is bubbly, approximately 4-6 hours. Remove the lid and add the parmesan to the top. Turn off the slow cooker and allow the casserole to sit for 15 minutes before cutting. If desired, serve garnished with the fresh basil and additional parmesan.

SmartPoints (Freestyle): 11