Slow Cooker Lasagna
By hmorris31
Calories: 403 | Previous Points: 8 | Points Plus: 10 | Total Fat: 14 g | Saturated Fat: 5 g | Trans Fat: 0 g | Cholesterol: 78 | Sodium: 1015 mg | Carbohydrates: 33 g | Dietary Fiber: 7 g | Sugars: 8 g | Protein: 38 g |
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Ingredients
- 1 Pound lean ground beef
- 1 Large onion, diced
- 3 Cloves garlic, minced
- 2 (25oz) Jars pasta sauce, no sugar added
- 2 Cups low-fat cottage cheese
- 8 Oz shredded (part skim) mozzarella cheese
- 1 Tsp Italian seasoning
- Pinch of salt
- 12 Whole wheat lasagna noodles, (break in half before adding to slow cooker)
- 1/2 Cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil, for garnish
Preparation
Step 1
Add the beef and onion to a large skillet and cook over medium heat until the beef has lost its pink color
Add the garlic and cook for one additional minute
Drain any fat from the cooked beef
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
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