Crock-Pot Lasagne
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 455.4
- Total Fat: 19.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 104.7 mg
- Total Carbs: 34.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 5.2 g
- Protein: 34.7 g
View full nutritional breakdown of Crock-Pot Lasagne calories by ingredient
Introduction
Packed with lots of protein and coming in at right under 500 calories, this dish pairs well with a lite green salad. Packed with lots of protein and coming in at right under 500 calories, this dish pairs well with a lite green salad.Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
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1 eggplant, peeled (yield from 1-1/4 lb) Eggplant, fresh
500 gram(s) New Zealand Ground Beef, low fat
400 gram(s) GoldAlex Minced Spinach
250 gram(s) Zuger Ricotta
500 gram(s) Dolmio Bolognese, Chunky Mushroom
400 gram(s) Green Giant Chopped Tomotoes, in tomato juice
400 gram(s) President Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
200 gram(s) Barilla Collezione Lasagne con Spinaci Bolognesi, no pre-cooking
Tips
*If you like the texture and taste of the eggplant peeling, you can leave it on.
*Don't cook for more than 4 hours -- not an all-day simmer recipe.
*Re-heat on microwave safe plates -- never re-heat in the slow cooker.
Directions
1. Brown and drain the beef in a skillet. Add no-salt based seasonings of your preference (Italian seasoning, garlic, basil, oregano, etc) to taste. Combine meat with Dolmio Bolognese sauce and chopped tomatoes.
2. Thaw spinach in microwave, 1 minute at a time. Squeeze out the excess liquid -- be careful, the spinach will be HOT!
3. Peel and slice 1 medium eggplant lengthwise, about 1/4- to 1/2-inch thick.
4. In a bowl, combine 300 grams of mozzarella cheese with 250 g of ricotta. Add dried or fresh parsley for color and fresh taste.
5. Spray a large crock-pot with cooking spray to avoid sticking.
6. Spoon a couple ladles of sauce into the pot to cover the bottom. Cover with lasagne noodles, breaking to fit.
7. Add another couple ladles of sauce. Arrange eggplant to cover sauce. Cover with half of the ricotta-mozzarella mixture.
8. Add another layer of noodles and sauce. Spread spinach over sauce evenly. Cover with the remaining ricotta-mozzarella mixture.
9. Add any remaining noodles. Cover with sauce.
10. Cook on Low for UP TO 4 hours.
11. Prior to serving, add the remaining 100 grams of shredded mozzarella to melt.
12. Serve hot with a side green salad. Enjoy!
Serving Size: Makes 10 roughly 1-cup servings
2. Thaw spinach in microwave, 1 minute at a time. Squeeze out the excess liquid -- be careful, the spinach will be HOT!
3. Peel and slice 1 medium eggplant lengthwise, about 1/4- to 1/2-inch thick.
4. In a bowl, combine 300 grams of mozzarella cheese with 250 g of ricotta. Add dried or fresh parsley for color and fresh taste.
5. Spray a large crock-pot with cooking spray to avoid sticking.
6. Spoon a couple ladles of sauce into the pot to cover the bottom. Cover with lasagne noodles, breaking to fit.
7. Add another couple ladles of sauce. Arrange eggplant to cover sauce. Cover with half of the ricotta-mozzarella mixture.
8. Add another layer of noodles and sauce. Spread spinach over sauce evenly. Cover with the remaining ricotta-mozzarella mixture.
9. Add any remaining noodles. Cover with sauce.
10. Cook on Low for UP TO 4 hours.
11. Prior to serving, add the remaining 100 grams of shredded mozzarella to melt.
12. Serve hot with a side green salad. Enjoy!
Serving Size: Makes 10 roughly 1-cup servings