Description

A tender, no-fuss lasagna made in a slow cooker with ground beef, marinara, and layered cheeses. Pork- and alcohol-free, with customizable plant-based options.

Ingredients

Ground beef or turkey, 2 lbs
Lasagna noodles (no-boil preferred), 12 oz
Marinara sauce, 4 cups
Ricotta or tofu, 16 oz
Mozzarella cheese, 2 cups
Halal or non-pork Italian sausage, 1 lb
Basil and oregano, 1 tsp each
Garlic, 2 cloves
Lemon juice, 1 tsp

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Instructions

Preheat crockpot to high heat
Brown ground beef or turkey in a skillet; drain fat
Add halal/non-pork sausage to the pan; cook and drain
In crockpot, layer lasagna noodles
Spread 1 cup marinara sauce
Top with meat mixture
Add ricotta mixture (ricotta/tofu + garlic/lemon)
Repeat layers
Finish with mozzarella and herbs
Cook 6-8 hours
Let rest 10 minutes before serving

Notes

Use lean ground turkey for lower fat
Replace meat with mushrooms for vegetarian
gluten-free noodles available
Stir in 1 tbsp vegan Parmesan for vegan option
Store leftovers in airtight containers for 3-4 days

Prep Time: 20
Cook Time: 480
Category: Meals
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: Italian (Adapted)

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 500
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 90mg