Easy Crock-Pot Lasagna
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
6 hrs
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Total Time
6 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
8 people
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Calories
255 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
Easy Crock-Pot Lasagna
Description
This lasagna recipe uses turkey Italian sausage browned and mixed into spaghetti sauce as the meat layer. The cheese layer consists of cottage cheese combined with grated Parmesan, a whole egg, and Italian seasoning, providing flavor and creaminess. Shredded mozzarella is layered between the noodles and cheese mixture to add melt and texture.
In a slow cooker, ingredients are layered starting with meat sauce, followed by broken lasagna noodles to fit evenly, then cheese and mozzarella, repeating the sequence until complete. The slow cooking allows flavors to meld and the noodles to soften fully without boiling water.
The result is a lasagna with tender noodles and a rich, cohesive filling that can be prepared with minimal hands-on time, ideal for a set-it-and-forget-it meal. The turkey sausage offers a leaner meat option, and the seasoning is kept Italian to complement the traditional flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 pound turkey Italian sausage
- 4½ cups spaghetti sauce
- 16 ounces cottage cheese
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 1 whole egg
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 8 ounces mozzarella cheese shredded
- 9 whole lasagna noodles
Instructions
- Add Italian sausage to a large skillet over medium high heat.
- Cook until browned. If using pork sausage, you'll need to drain it once it's finished cooking. If you're using turkey Italian sausage, it won't need to be drained.
- Add the spaghetti sauce to the cooked sausage and stir to combine.
- In a separate mixing bowl, add the cottage cheese, parmesan cheese, egg, and Italian seasoning. Mix to combine.
- Spray the slow cooker insert with nonstick spray.
- Start by placing ⅓ of the meat and sauce mix on the bottom of the slow cooker. Spread it evenly.
- Layer 3 lasagna noodles, breaking as needed to cover the sauce.
- Layer half of the cottage cheese mix on top of the lasagna noodles.
- Lay half of the mozzarella cheese.
- Put the next layer of meat sauce mix (⅓ of original amount) and spread evenly.
- Repeat steps 5, 6, and 7. Reserving a small amount of mozzarella for the top.
- Top with remaining 3 noodles (breaking as needed to evenly cover).
- Pour the remaining ⅓ of sauce on top. Topping with the reserved mozzarella.
- Place the lid on the slow cooker and set it on low. Cook for 5-6 hours or until the pasta is tender.
- Allow it to cool about 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 255 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 255kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 1702mg | 71% |
| Potassium | 655mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 876IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 27mg | 30% |
| Calcium | 331mg | 33% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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