15 Slow Cooker Recipes for the Week

Spicy Turkey Lasagna (via Family Circle)

Makes: 8 servings

Prep: 15 minutes

Slow Cook: 4.5 hours on LOW

Ingredients

1 pound ground turkey

1 teaspoon dried oregano

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

1 – 15oz container ricotta cheese

2 cups shredded Italian blend cheese

1 – 10oz frozen chopped spinach, thawed and sqeezed dry

12 lasagna noodles, uncooked and broken in half

1 – 26oz jar chunky past sauce with mushrooms and green pepper

½ cup water

Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Directions

1. In non-stick skillet, brown turkey, breaking into clumps. Season with oregano, salt, and pepper flakes. Remove from heat.

2. In a bowl, mix ricotta, Italian cheese blend, and spinach

3. Layer half the noodles in a slow cooker, overlapping if necessary. Spoon half of meat mixture on top of noodles, then pour on half of pasta sauce and half of water. Spread half of cheese mixture on top, then repeat layering.

4. Cover and cook on LOW for 4.5 hours.

5. To serve, cut into 8 equal pieces, then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if desired.