Crock Pot Ground Turkey Lasagna Recipe
Make lasagna the easy way when you make this amazing Crock Pot Ground Turkey Lasagna Recipe. The crockpot does all the work so you can enjoy a tasty dinner.
Servings: 6
Cost: $15.30, $2.55 per Servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- ½ onion (finely diced)
- 1 can petite diced tomatoes (14.5 oz.)
- 2 cans crushed tomatoes (15 oz each)
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 8 oz lasagna noodles (uncooked)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 pound ground turkey and ½ finely diced onion. Sauté until the onion is soft and the turkey is browned.
- Add 1 teaspoon minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in 2 cans crushed tomatoes (15 ounces each), 1 can petite diced tomatoes (14.5 ounces), 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Cook for 7-8 minutes until heated through and well combined. Remove the skillet from the heat.
- In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup ricotta cheese, 1½ cups mozzarella cheese, and 1 cup Parmesan cheese.
- Spray a 6 quart crock pot with non-stick cooking spray. Then pour a layer of sauce on the bottom of the crock pot (approximately 1-1 1/2 cups). Arrange a layer of 8 ounces uncooked lasagna noodles over the sauce, breaking the noodles as needed to fit. Then layer approximately 1/3 of the cheese mixture on top followed by approximately 1 cup of the ground turkey sauce.
- Repeat these layers 2 more times making sure to end with the meat sauce. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of the mozzarella cheese on top.
- Cover and cook the lasagna on low for 4-5 hours until the noodles are soft.
- Then turn the crock pot off and let the lasagna rest for 20-30 minutes before serving. Then. The lasagna is ready to serve and enjoy!
Notes
*Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 567kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 103mg | Sodium: 1042mg | Potassium: 1024mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 1041IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 568mg | Iron: 5mg
