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Slow Cooker Fresh Veggie Lasagna


Prepare and serve right from your crock pot for easy prep and clean up.
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Servings: 6
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 4-5 hours

Ingredients

nonstick cooking spray
1 1/2 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/2 cup part-skim Ricotta cheese
1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup low-sodium marinara sauce (plus additional for serving)
1 medium zucchini, diced
4 no-boil lasagna noodles
1 bag baby spinach
1 cup thinly sliced mushrooms
fresh basil leaves (optional)


Preparation

Spray crockery pot of slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray; set aside. In a small bowl, mix together Mozzarella, Ricotta, Parmesan, egg, oregano and garlic powder.

Spread 2 tablespoons of pasta sauce in bottom of pot. Sprinkle 1/2 of zucchini over sauce and top with 1/3 of the cheese mixture. Break 2 noodles into pieces to cover cheese. Spread 2 tablespoons of sauce and then layer 1/2 of the spinach and 1/2 of the mushrooms. Repeat layering, ending with cheese and the remaining sauce. Firmly press ingredients into pot.

Cover and cook over low heat for 4-5 hours. Allow lasagna to rest 20 minutes before cutting into wedges to serve. Spoon a little extra sauce over each serving and top with a basil leaf, if desired.


Nutritional Facts Per Serving
Calories: 240  
Total Fat: 10g  
Saturated Fat: 6g  
Cholesterol: 60mg  
Sodium: 380mg  
Carbohydrates: 21g  
Dietary Fiber: 3g  
Protein: 16g (11.4g dairy protein)  
Calcium: 35% Daily Value