Slow-Cooker Lasagna

Health score
52%
Slow-Cooker Lasagna
25 min.
6
608kcal

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If you're looking for a comforting and delicious meal that requires minimal effort, our Slow-Cooker Lasagna is the answer! This delightful dish is perfect for busy weekdays or lazy weekends, allowing you to indulge in layers of savory flavors without spending hours in the kitchen. With a health score of 52 and each serving clocking in at just 608 calories, it strikes the right balance between indulgence and healthiness.

This lasagna is not only packed with flavor from the seasoned diced tomatoes and fragrant herbs, but it also includes wholesome ingredients like fresh ricotta and Swiss chard, making it a heartwarming choice for lunch or dinner. The slow-cooker method ensures that all the flavors meld beautifully together, resulting in a rich and satisfying meal that your whole family will love. And with only 25 minutes of prep time, you can set it and forget it while you go about your day.

Whether you opt for classic dried noodles or the convenience of no-boil pasta, this lasagna offers versatility while maintaining its delicious integrity. Topped with gooey mozzarella and a sprinkle of fresh parsley, it’s a visually appealing dish that can elevate any meal. So gather your ingredients, dust off that slow cooker, and prepare to earn rave reviews with this easy yet impressive Slow-Cooker Lasagna!

Ingredients

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

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • dutch oven
  • slow cooker

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. 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.
  2. Add half the Swiss chard. Dollop with a third of the ricotta mixture and a third of the remaining tomato mixture.
  3. Sprinkle with a third of the mozzarella.
  4. Heat oven to 375 F. Follow the recipe above using no-boil lasagna noodles in place of the dried ones and layer the ingredients in a Dutch oven or large casserole. Cover and bake until the noodles are tender, 50 minutes to 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts

Calories608kcal
Protein22.58%
Fat38.02%
Carbs39.4%

Properties

Glycemic Index
37
Glycemic Load
18.6
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
37.266087148501%

Flavonoids

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

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:608.48kcal
30.42%
Fat:26.07g
40.11%
Saturated Fat:15.35g
95.96%
Carbohydrates:60.79g
20.26%
Net Carbohydrates:54.48g
19.81%
Sugar:9.36g
10.39%
Cholesterol:89.01mg
29.67%
Sodium:1238.12mg
53.83%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:34.84g
69.69%
Vitamin K:519.47µg
494.73%
Vitamin A:4607.71IU
92.15%
Selenium:59.33µg
84.76%
Calcium:702.59mg
70.26%
Vitamin C:46.77mg
56.69%
Phosphorus:566.58mg
56.66%
Manganese:1.06mg
53.16%
Vitamin B2:0.58mg
33.95%
Magnesium:131.26mg
32.81%
Iron:5.88mg
32.68%
Potassium:1002.47mg
28.64%
Zinc:4.24mg
28.25%
Vitamin B12:1.65µg
27.5%
Vitamin B6:0.53mg
26.44%
Fiber:6.31g
25.23%
Copper:0.49mg
24.27%
Vitamin E:3.42mg
22.8%
Vitamin B3:3.38mg
16.88%
Folate:64.38µg
16.1%
Vitamin B1:0.23mg
15.4%
Vitamin B5:0.97mg
9.69%
Vitamin D:0.42µg
2.8%
Source:My Recipes