Slow Cooker Zucchini Lasagna Recipe 55 Food

SLOW COOKER LASAGNA

Steps:

• Place the lasagna noodles in a 13 by 9-inch metal pan and pour over enough hot water to cover the noodles. Set aside until pliable, about 30 minutes. Drain the water from the noodles, separate, and set aside.
• Place the eggplant and zucchini in the bowl of a salad spinner. Sprinkle with the salt and purge for 20 minutes, tossing after the first 10 minutes. Remove the sausage from its casing and chop or pinch into 1/2-inch pieces. Set aside.
• Rinse the eggplant and zucchini under running water and spin until mostly dry.
• Use 4 pliable lasagna noodles to line the sides of a 3-quart slow cooker. Overlap the noodles slightly and press against the sides so they stick. Crush 1 tomato with your hand onto the bottom of the slow cooker. Cover with half of the sausage. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of the Italian seasoning, one-fourth of the flour, and one-fourth of the goat's milk powder. Add one-fourth of the purged vegetables in a layer, slightly overlapping the pieces. Add one-fourth of the sliced mushrooms in a layer. Add one-fourth of the remaining noodles in a layer, cut to fit any gaps, slightly overlapping the pieces. Gently press down on the noodles before building next layer. Crush another tomato and place atop the noodles. Add half of the ground pork, sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of the Italian seasoning, one-fourth of the flour, one-fourth of the goat's milk powder, one-fourth of the vegetables, and one-fourth of the mushrooms. Repeat 2 more times with the remaining ingredients. You will have 4 layers.
• Spread 2 tablespoons of the tomato juice from the can on the top of the last layer of the noodles. Set the slow cooker to low, cover, and cook for 5 hours. Remove any excess fat that has accumulated by pressing down directly on the top of the lasagna with a dish or small lid. Turn off the slow cooker. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and leave for 30 minutes. Brown the cheese, if desired, using a propane torch or heat gun.

SLOW-COOKER ZUCCHINI LASAGNA

Steps:

• Cut zucchini lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices; place in large resealable plastic bag. Add cornstarch; seal bag. Shake bag gently to evenly coat zucchini with cornstarch.
• Mix egg, ricotta, 1/2 cup Parmesan and 2 Tbsp. basil until blended.
• Spread 1/2 cup pasta sauce onto bottom of slow cooker sprayed with cooking spray; cover with layers of 1/4 of the zucchini, 2/3 cup ricotta mixture and 1/2 cup mozzarella. Repeat layers twice. Top with layers of remaining zucchini, pasta sauce and cheeses. Cover with lid.
• Cook on LOW 5 to 6 hours (or on HIGH 2 to 3 hours). Transfer lasagna (in removable liner) from slow cooker to wire rack. Let stand, covered, 30 min. to allow lasagna to set. Sprinkle with remaining basil.

SLOW-COOKER RED PEPPER-SPINACH LASAGNA

Steps:

• Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Spread 3/4 cup of the tomato pasta sauce in bottom of slow cooker.
• In large bowl, mix bell peppers, onion and spinach; stir in remaining tomato pasta sauce and the tomato sauce.
• Layer 3 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces to fit, over sauce in slow cooker. Top with one-third of the Alfredo sauce (about 1/2 cup), spreading to cover noodles completely. Top with 5 of the cheese slices, overlapping if necessary. Top with one-third of the vegetable mixture (about 2 cups), spreading evenly. Repeat layers twice. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over top.
• Cover; cook on Low heat setting 5 to 6 hours.

SKINNY SLOW-COOKER SPINACH LASAGNA

Steps:

• Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In medium bowl, mix pasta sauce, tomatoes, crushed red pepper, bell pepper and zucchini. Spread 1 cup tomato mixture in bottom of slow cooker.
• Layer 3 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces to fit, over sauce in slow cooker. Spread half of the ricotta cheese over noodles; sprinkle with 1/4 cup of the mozzarella cheese and half of the spinach. Top with one-third of the tomato sauce mixture (about 1 1/2 cups). Repeat layering of noodles, cheeses and spinach. Top with remaining 3 noodles and sauce. Save remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese in refrigerator.
• Cover; cook on Low heat setting 4 to 5 hours or until noodles are tender and cooked through. Sprinkle with reserved mozzarella; cover and let stand 10 minutes to melt cheese.

SLOW COOKER LASAGNA

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.

SLOW COOKER ZUCCHINI LASAGNA RECIPE - (5/5)

Steps:

• 1. In a medium bowl mix ricotta cheese, egg, Parmesan cheese, spinach. Stir well and set it aside. 2. Lightly coat the inside of the slow cooker with cooking spray. Ladle about 1 cup of homemade tomato sauce on the bottom of the slow cooker and spread it well. 3. Layer 5 or 6 zucchini slices to cover. Place some of the ricotta cheese mixture and top with the mozzarella cheese. Repeat the layers until all your ingredients are all used up. Top the lasagna with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. 4. Cover and cook on high for 3-1/2 to 4 hours. Turn off the slow cooker and let stand for about 45 minutes or 1 hour. This will allow the liquid to be absorbed. 5. Before serving top with fresh parsley

SLOW COOKER ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients, except butter and cheese, in a slow cooker.
• Set temperature on low and heat for 3 hours.
• dot casserole with butter and sprinkle with cheese.
• Cook 1 1/2 hours more on low setting.