Slow Cooker Lasagna Featuring Cheesy Beefy Layers

Slow Cooker Lasagna Featuring Cheesy Beefy Layers

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Let pasta, gooey cheese, beef, and tasty spinach come together in your slow cooker for a no-fuss cozy meal.

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Cooking tools:

  • Slow cooker
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Spatula
  • Spoon
  • Plate
  • Cooling rack
  • Mixing bowl
  • Fork
  • Saute pan
  • Stove
  • Measuring cup

Ingredients

  • 960 ml (4 cups) marinara sauce, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 tablespoons)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 450 g 90% lean ground beef
  • 1/2 cup packed fresh basil, chopped, or 0.25 cup chopped fresh parsley, plus extra for serving
  • 67 g grated Parmesan cheese (about 0.67 cup)
  • 1 large egg
  • 285 g frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed very dry
  • 680 g low-fat cottage cheese or part-skim ricotta cheese (about 3 cups)
  • Nonstick spray or oil for greasing slow cooker
  • 60 ml water (0.25 cup)
  • 227 g part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded (about 2 cups)
  • 9 dry lasagna noodles (not oven-ready/no-boil noodles)

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