Lasagna - Slow Cooker

Do you have a crock pot?? If you don't, I highly suggest you invest in one. It is a huge lifesaver for me when I am short on time. I have been looking for new recipes and I stumbled across this AWESOME lasagna recipe that you cook in a crock pot (found at skinnyms.com). It is fantastic and so I had to share. Not only does this lasagna taste great, other than browning the meat, you put everything in the crock pot and walk away!! Perfect for those busy days!! My husband and 17 month old love this recipe! So here it is:

Ingredients:
    1 pound lean ground turkey, or lean ground beef
    1 large onion, diced
    3 cloves garlic, minced
    2 (25 ounce) jars pasta sauce, no sugar added
    2 cups low-fat cottage cheese
    8 ounces shredded (part skim) mozzarella cheese
    1 teaspoon 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

Directions:

Add the turkey or lean beef and onion to a large skillet and cook over medium heat until the turkey has lost its pink color. Add the garlic and cook for one additional minute. Drain any fat from the cooked turkey. 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. Next, 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.

I hope you enjoy!!