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Slow Cooker Lasagna

This delicious slow cooker lasagna is easy to prepare and perfect for a family dinner. Layers of noodles, ricotta, spinach, and cheese cook to perfection all in one pot.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups partly skim ricotta
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.25 tsp dried oregano
  • 0.5 tsp pepper
  • 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese shredded
  • 1 box lasagna noodles DO NOT COOK
  • 1 can diced tomatoes 28oz, drained
  • 3.5 cups pasta sauce
  • 1 handful flat leaf parsley chopped
  • 3 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 4 cups baby spinach

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a medium bowl, add ricotta, peppers, red pepper flakes, oregano, garlic, and Parmesan cheese. Combine well; set aside.
  2. In another medium bowl, combine diced tomatoes, pasta sauce, and parsley; set aside.
  3. In a 6-quart slow cooker, add about 1 cup of tomato mixture to the bottom (enough to just cover the bottom).
  4. Add a layer of noodles on top, breaking to fit.
  5. Add half the baby spinach.
  6. Add 1/3 of the ricotta mixture, loosely spreading it around with a spatula.
  7. Top with 1 cup of mozzarella cheese then 1/3 of the remaining tomato mixture.
  8. Add another layer of noodles, then repeat layering with spinach, ricotta, mozzarella, and tomato mixture.
  9. Top with noodle layer, then remaining ricotta, tomatoes, and then mozzarella.
  10. Cover and cook on low for 3 hours, or until the noodles are tender.
  11. Remove cover and allow to cook for at least 15 minutes. Slice and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg

Notes

This slow cooker lasagna is a family favorite, quick to prepare and full of flavor.
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