Name: Slow Cooker 12 Layer Lasagna
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 25 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 pounds dark meat ground turkey; 2 tablespoons oil; 1 onion; 2 cloves garlic; 2 cans 28-ounce diced tomatoes; 2 cans 6-ounce tomato paste; 1 tbsp dried Italian herbs; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 2 large eggs; 3 cups low-fat cottage cheese; 1 cup parmesan cheese; 16 ounces mozzarella cheese; 1 lb dried lasagna noodles

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Slow Cooker 12 Layer Lasagna

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Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large sauce pot over medium heat. Add the turkey and cook for 5 minutes, until cooked though, breaking apart any chunks with the side of a wooden spoon to make bite sized pieces. Remove the turkey to a plate, and then drain the liquid.

Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the pot, then onions and cook for 5 minutes, until soft. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Return the turkey to the pot, add the drained tomatoes, tomato paste, salt and Italian herbs. Bring to a boil, and cook for 3-5 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly.

In a bowl, whisk the eggs and mix in the cottage and parmesan cheeses.

Spread a thin layer of sauce in the bottom of the slow cooker. Add a single layer of the dried lasagna noodles (I break them into pieces and slightly overlap to fit the crock pot), 1/3 of the cottage cheese mixture, and 1/3 of the mozzarella cheese. Repeat layering until you have 3 layers of each, ending with mozzarella cheese.

Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours until the noodles are tender.

Turn off the crock pot, remove the lid, and allow to rest for 20 minutes before serving. This will help the lasagna keep its shape.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Skip the Boiling Step 🍝
Use uncooked dried lasagna noodles directly in the slow cooker—they'll absorb moisture from the sauce and cook perfectly without pre-boiling, saving time and cleanup.
Brown the Turkey First 🦃
Sauté the ground turkey with onion and garlic in a skillet before adding to the slow cooker to develop deep flavors and render excess fat for a richer, more complex sauce.
Balance Your Cheese Mixture 🧀
Combine cottage cheese with eggs and parmesan for the ricotta layer—the eggs act as a binder to prevent a watery filling while keeping it creamy and luxurious throughout cooking.
Layer Strategy Matters 📚
Start and end with sauce (not noodles) to prevent dry edges and ensure even moisture distribution; alternate thin noodle layers with cheese and meat for consistent texture in every bite.
Low and Slow Timing 🕐
Cook on low for 6-8 hours rather than high—this allows flavors to meld deeply and prevents the cheese from separating or the noodles from becoming mushy.