Easy Slow Cooker Lasagna

Health score
52%
Easy Slow Cooker Lasagna
140 min.
6
611kcal

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If you’re searching for a hearty and satisfying meal that practically makes itself, look no further than this Easy Slow Cooker Lasagna! Perfectly layered with rich flavors and wholesome ingredients, this dish is a crowd-pleaser that will have your family and friends coming back for seconds. Not only is lasagna a classic comfort food, but preparing it in a slow cooker means you can set it and forget it—allowing you to enjoy your day while the magic happens in the kitchen!

This deliciously cheesy lasagna features a delightful combination of tender noodles, creamy ricotta, and the vibrant freshness of Swiss chard and herbs, all complemented by the perfect mix of diced tomatoes and a blend of savory spices. The slow cooking method ensures that every layer melds together beautifully, resulting in a melty, mouthwatering dish that’s as nutritious as it is flavorful. With a health score of 52, it’s a guilt-free indulgence that fits perfectly into both lunch and dinner menus.

Ingredients

  • 56 ounce tomatoes diced canned
  • 0.5 cup flat-leaf parsley chopped
  • cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground pepper black
  • servings salt and ground pepper black to taste
  • 12 ounce lasagna noodles dry
  • 0.3 cup oregano fresh chopped
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 16 ounce ricotta cheese 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 12 ounce mozzarella cheese shredded
  • bunch swiss chard 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. Mix diced tomatoes, garlic, oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a bowl.
  2. Mix ricotta cheese, parsley, Parmesan cheese, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a separate bowl.
  3. Spoon about 1/3 the tomato mixture into the bottom of a slow cooker. Top with a single layer of lasagna noodles, breaking them as needed to fit the shape of the crock.
  4. Layer about half the Swiss chard atop the noodles. Dollop about 1/3 of the ricotta cheese mixture atop the chard and spread another 1/3 the tomato mixture over the ricotta.
  5. Sprinkle about 1/3 of the mozzarella cheese over the tomato mixture. Repeat layering of lasagna noodles, Swiss chard, ricotta mixture, tomato mixture, and mozzarella cheese, respectively.
  6. Cook on Low until the lasagna noodles are tender, 2 to 3 hours.

Nutrition Facts

Calories611kcal
Protein22.15%
Fat38.09%
Carbs39.76%

Properties

Glycemic Index
43.17
Glycemic Load
18.55
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
37.343043026717%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.75mg
Apigenin
10.8mg
Luteolin
0.11mg
Kaempferol
3mg
Myricetin
2.4mg
Quercetin
2.46mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:611.35kcal
30.57%
Fat:26.26g
40.4%
Saturated Fat:15.28g
95.51%
Carbohydrates:61.67g
20.56%
Net Carbohydrates:55.32g
20.12%
Sugar:9.3g
10.33%
Cholesterol:90.6mg
30.2%
Sodium:1250.49mg
54.37%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:34.35g
68.7%
Vitamin K:519.77µg
495.02%
Vitamin A:4615.72IU
92.31%
Selenium:60.38µg
86.26%
Calcium:678.4mg
67.84%
Vitamin C:46.77mg
56.69%
Phosphorus:561.87mg
56.19%
Manganese:1.09mg
54.6%
Vitamin B2:0.58mg
34.04%
Magnesium:130.82mg
32.71%
Iron:5.87mg
32.6%
Zinc:4.37mg
29.14%
Potassium:1012.57mg
28.93%
Vitamin B12:1.66µg
27.7%
Vitamin B6:0.53mg
26.42%
Fiber:6.35g
25.41%
Copper:0.49mg
24.43%
Vitamin E:3.45mg
22.97%
Vitamin B3:3.36mg
16.81%
Folate:64.33µg
16.08%
Vitamin B1:0.23mg
15.35%
Vitamin B5:0.96mg
9.61%
Vitamin D:0.42µg
2.8%
Source:Allrecipes