Crock pot turkey lasagna is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. With its layers of tender turkey, hearty sauce, flavorful cheese, and lasagna noodles, this recipe is sure to please everyone at the table. Plus, it can be made in a slow cooker, which means you can set it and forget it, leaving you time to focus on other things. So if you're looking for a delicious and convenient way to enjoy lasagna, be sure to try this crock pot turkey lasagna recipe.
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HEALTHY TURKEY LASAGNA (CROCK POT)
I found this on the Family Circle site and I am posting so I can add the ingredients to my shopping list. I will update after I make it this coming week. I have added a few ingredients that I will be using.
Provided by PSU Lioness
Categories Poultry
Time 5h15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large nonstick skillet, cook onions and garlic over medium-high heat for 4 minutes or until softened.
- Add turkey to skillet and cook, breaking up large chunks, for about 6 minutes or until no longer pink; drain fat. Season turkey with oregano, basil, salt and pepper. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine cottage cheese and 1/2 cup of the Italian shredded cheese.
- In a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker, layer half the uncooked noodles, overlapping as necessary.
- Spread half of both the meat mixture and broccoli over noodles, then top with about half of the tomato sauce and 1/4 cup water.
- Gently spread ricotta mixture on top, and continue layering with remaining noodles, meat, broccoli, sauce and an additional 1/4 cup water.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 5 hours.
- Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup of Italian cheese on top for last 15 minutes of cooking time or until melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 189.4, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 54.2, Sodium 857.2, Carbohydrate 10.3, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 7, Protein 22.7
CROCK POT TURKEY LASAGNA
A turkey variation of recipe Recipe #21706 by Derf. I substitute 1.5 (28 oz) jars of marinara sauce for the onion thru tomato paste ingredients (just because I am SO lazy).
Provided by Everybody eats when
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 4h20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Brown ground turkey in olive oil.
- Add tomato sauce (and lots of oregano!) and mix thoroughly.
- Spoon a layer of meat sauce onto the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Add a double layer of uncooked lasagna noodles (break to fit) and top with cheeses.
- Repeat with sauce, noodles and cheeses until all are used up.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 538.9, Fat 20.7, SaturatedFat 9.3, Cholesterol 90, Sodium 1368.9, Carbohydrate 48.4, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 9.1, Protein 39.9
SLOW COOKER LASAGNA
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 5h
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- For the meat mixture: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and onion and saute for 5 minutes. Add the ground beef, sausage and garlic and cook until brown, 7 to 9 minutes. Add the tomatoes with their juice, tomato paste, basil, parsley, oregano, salt and some pepper and stir. Set aside.
- For the cheese mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta, Parmesan, Romano, basil, parsley, salt, pepper and eggs and stir together well.
- For the lasagna: Spray a 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
- Spoon in one-quarter of the meat mixture on the bottom and top with 5 lasagna noodles, broken to fit. Add a third of the cheese mixture, then sprinkle with 1/2 cup mozzarella. Repeat this layering twice, starting with the meat mixture and ending with the mozzarella, for 3 layers total.
- For the fourth layer, top with the remaining meat mixture and remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours. Turn off the heat and allow the lasagna to sit 30 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with chopped parsley.
SLOW-COOKER TURKEY PESTO LASAGNA
My cheesy, noodle-y lasagna makes any slow-cooker skeptic a believer. It's easy to prep while my kids nap, and dinner's ready when their dad walks in the door at night. We bring more pesto and marinara to the table for our resident sauce lovers. -Blair Lonergan, Rochelle, VA
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 3h25m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cut three 25x3-in. strips of heavy-duty foil; crisscross so they resemble spokes of a wheel. Place strips on bottom and up sides of a greased 5-qt. slow cooker. Coat strips with cooking spray., In a large skillet, cook turkey and onion over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until turkey is no longer pink, breaking up turkey into crumbles; drain. Stir in Italian seasoning and salt., In a small bowl, mix 1 cup mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese and pesto. In prepared slow cooker, layer a third of each of the following: marinara sauce, noodles (breaking noodles if necessary to fit), turkey mixture and cheese mixture. Repeat layers twice. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese., Cook, covered, on low until noodles are tender, 3-4 hours. Turn off slow cooker; remove insert. Let stand, uncovered, 30 minutes before serving. Using foil strips, remove lasagna to a platter. Serve with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 397 calories, Fat 19g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 79mg cholesterol, Sodium 883mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 28g protein.
RANDY'S SLOW COOKER RAVIOLI LASAGNA
A fantastic way to enjoy lasagna without all the fuss! I thought using frozen ravioli already filled with cheese instead of layering layers of noodles and cheese would make a great dish so easy. It all comes together; just scoop it out, serve with a salad, and enjoy.
Provided by RandyOSU
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 4h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef, garlic, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in the hot skillet until meat is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Stir pasta sauce, Italian seasoning, basil, and oregano into ground beef mixture.
- Ladle a generous layer of meat sauce into the bottom of a slow cooker; add a layer of ravioli. Ladle another layer of meat sauce over ravioli layer; alternate with remaining ravioli and meat sauce until all ingredients are used.
- Cook on Low for 3 to 5 hours. Sprinkle ravioli mixture with mozzarella cheese and continue cooking until cheese is melted, 45 minutes to 1 hour more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 543.9 calories, Carbohydrate 52.9 g, Cholesterol 91.3 mg, Fat 23.6 g, Fiber 7.2 g, Protein 29.4 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 1333.8 mg, Sugar 17.2 g
SLOW COOKER LASAGNA
This recipe is so easy, you might think that you are doing something wrong. It is delicious!
Provided by KIMIRN
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 4h40m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large skillet over medium heat cook the ground beef, onion, and garlic until brown. Add the tomato sauce, tomato paste, salt, and oregano and stir until well incorporated. Cook until heated through.
- In a large bowl mix together the cottage cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, and shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Spoon a layer of the meat mixture onto the bottom of the slow cooker. Add a double layer of the uncooked lasagna noodles. Break to fit noodles into slow cooker. Top noodles with a portion of the cheese mixture. Repeat the layering of sauce, noodles, and cheese until all the ingredients are used.
- Cover, and cook on LOW setting for 4 to 6 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 446.4 calories, Carbohydrate 35.7 g, Cholesterol 71.6 mg, Fat 20.3 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 31.2 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 1420.2 mg, Sugar 7.5 g
SLOW-COOKER LASAGNA
This easy slow-cooker lasagna is satisfying in all the ways that matter: Rich ricotta-Parmesan-spinach layers alternate with tender noodles, melted mozzarella and tomato. (A slow cooker will not give the crispiness that an oven does, but you may not even miss it.) It's also petite compared to many other lasagnas, perfect for feeding a family, not a crowd. If you've ever had a one-pot pasta, the texture of the noodles will be familiar to you: They are tender and starchy. Don't use no-boil or fresh noodles, as they will overcook. If you like, brown some loose Italian sausage in a skillet, pour off the fat and add it with the tomato sauce layers.
Provided by Sarah DiGregorio
Categories dinner, casseroles, pastas, main course
Time 4h10m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, stir together the ricotta, spinach, Parmesan, basil, garlic, oregano, onion powder, ¼ teaspoon salt and a generous amount of black pepper.
- Lightly grease the bottom and sides of a 6- to 7-quart slow cooker with olive oil. Ladle about 1 cup of the marinara sauce in the bottom of the slow cooker, and spread it evenly.
- Make two layers: Lay 3 lasagna noodles on top of the sauce, breaking the noodles to make a roughly even layer. (This doesn't need to be perfect; it's fine if the noodles overlap slightly, and if there are small spots the noodles don't cover.) Ladle about ¾ cup of sauce on top of the noodles and spread evenly. Evenly dollop about half of the ricotta mixture over the sauce, and use the back of a fork to press it into a roughly even layer. Sprinkle about a third of the shredded mozzarella over the ricotta. Repeat to make one more layer, using three noodles, the ¾ cup sauce, the remaining half of the ricotta mixture, then about half of the remaining mozzarella.
- To finish, lay down the remaining 3 lasagna noodles and spread with the remaining sauce. (Reserve the remaining mozzarella.) Cover and cook on low until the internal temperature in the center is at least 140 degrees and the noodles are tender, 3 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours.
- Turn off the slow cooker and sprinkle the top of the lasagna with the remaining mozzarella. Remove the crock from the base that contains the heating element and let the lasagna rest with the lid on for 20 to 30 minutes, otherwise it will fall apart when you try to slice it. Sprinkle the top with more torn basil, to your taste. Cut the lasagna with a knife and scoop out servings with a spatula to serve.
Tips:
- Brine the turkey: Brining the turkey before cooking helps to keep it moist and flavorful. To brine the turkey, dissolve 1 cup of salt and 1/2 cup of sugar in 1 gallon of water. Place the turkey in the brine solution and refrigerate for 12-24 hours.
- Use a slow cooker liner: Using a slow cooker liner makes cleanup a breeze. Simply place the liner in the slow cooker before adding the ingredients. When the cooking is finished, remove the liner and discard it.
- Layer the lasagna ingredients carefully: When layering the lasagna ingredients, be sure to start with a layer of sauce on the bottom of the slow cooker. Then, add a layer of noodles, followed by a layer of turkey, ricotta cheese, and mozzarella cheese. Repeat these layers until the slow cooker is full.
- Cook the lasagna on low heat: Cooking the lasagna on low heat helps to prevent the noodles from becoming overcooked. Cook the lasagna for 6-8 hours on low heat, or until the noodles are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Conclusion:
Crock-Pot Turkey Lasagna is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. This recipe is also a great way to use up leftover turkey after Thanksgiving or Christmas. With a few simple tips, you can make a Crock-Pot Turkey Lasagna that is sure to please the whole family.
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