Slow-Cooker Lasagna

Anson Smart
Serves 6 Hands-On Time: 25m Total Time: 2hr 25m

Ingredients

  • 2 28-ounce cans diced tomatoes, drained
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh oregano, chopped
  • kosher salt and pepper
  • 16 ounces fresh ricotta
  • 1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
  • 12 ounces dry lasagna noodles
  • 1 bunch Swiss chard, tough stems removed and torn into large pieces
  • 12 ounces mozzarella, grated

Directions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the tomatoes, garlic, oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. In another medium bowl, combine the ricotta, parsley, Parmesan, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  2. Spoon 1/3 cup of the tomato mixture into the bowl of a slow cooker. Top with a single layer of noodles, breaking them to fit as necessary. Add half the Swiss chard. Dollop with a third of the ricotta mixture and a third of the remaining tomato mixture. Sprinkle with a third of the mozzarella.
  3. Add another layer of noodles and repeat with the other ingredients. Finish with a layer of noodles and the remaining ricotta mixture, tomato mixture, and mozzarella.
  4. Set the slow cooker to low and cook, covered, until the noodles are tender, 2 hours.
By Kate Merker and Sara Quessenberry,  January 2008

Quick Tip

Before you grate cheese, coat the grater with cooking spray. It will be easier to use and wash.

Nutritional Information

  • Per Serving
  • Calories 790Calories From Fat 44
  • Fat  39g
  • Sat Fat  11g
  • Cholesterol  99mg
  • Sodium  1003mg
  • Carbohydrate  69g
  • Fiber  7g
  • Sugar  13g
  • Protein  45g
What does this mean? See Nutrition 101.

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