SLOW-COOKER TURKEY PESTO LASAGNA

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My cheesy, noodle-y lasagna makes any slow-cooker skeptic a believer. It's easy to prep while my kids nap, and dinner's ready when their dad walks in the door at night. We bring more pesto and marinara to the table for our resident sauce lovers. -Blair Lonergan, Rochelle, VA

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 3h25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

1 pound ground turkey
1 small onion, chopped
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1 container (15 ounces) whole-milk ricotta cheese
1/4 cup prepared pesto
1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce
9 no-cook lasagna noodles
Grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Cut three 25x3-in. strips of heavy-duty foil; crisscross so they resemble spokes of a wheel. Place strips on bottom and up sides of a greased 5-qt. slow cooker. Coat strips with cooking spray., In a large skillet, cook turkey and onion over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until turkey is no longer pink, breaking up turkey into crumbles; drain. Stir in Italian seasoning and salt., In a small bowl, mix 1 cup mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese and pesto. In prepared slow cooker, layer a third of each of the following: marinara sauce, noodles (breaking noodles if necessary to fit), turkey mixture and cheese mixture. Repeat layers twice. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese., Cook, covered, on low until noodles are tender, 3-4 hours. Turn off slow cooker; remove insert. Let stand, uncovered, 30 minutes before serving. Using foil strips, remove lasagna to a platter. Serve with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 397 calories, Fat 19g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 79mg cholesterol, Sodium 883mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 28g protein.