HEALTHY TURKEY LASAGNA (CROCK POT)

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I found this on the Family Circle site and I am posting so I can add the ingredients to my shopping list. I will update after I make it this coming week. I have added a few ingredients that I will be using.

Provided by PSU Lioness

Categories     Poultry

Time 5h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/4 lbs ground turkey
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 (15 ounce) container low fat cottage cheese
1 cup reduced-fat Italian cheese blend, shredded
12 whole wheat lasagna noodles, broken in half (12 ounces)
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and squeezed dry
1 (26 ounce) jar chunky tomato sauce

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, cook onions and garlic over medium-high heat for 4 minutes or until softened.
  • Add turkey to skillet and cook, breaking up large chunks, for about 6 minutes or until no longer pink; drain fat. Season turkey with oregano, basil, salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl, combine cottage cheese and 1/2 cup of the Italian shredded cheese.
  • In a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker, layer half the uncooked noodles, overlapping as necessary.
  • Spread half of both the meat mixture and broccoli over noodles, then top with about half of the tomato sauce and 1/4 cup water.
  • Gently spread ricotta mixture on top, and continue layering with remaining noodles, meat, broccoli, sauce and an additional 1/4 cup water.
  • Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 5 hours.
  • Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup of Italian cheese on top for last 15 minutes of cooking time or until melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189.4, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 54.2, Sodium 857.2, Carbohydrate 10.3, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 7, Protein 22.7

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