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

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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)

Don't Boil the Noodles 🍝
Use dried lasagna noodles directly in the slow cooker without pre-boiling; they'll soften perfectly from the moisture of the sauce and cheese layers, saving time and preventing mushiness.
Brown the Turkey First 🍖
Sear the ground turkey in a skillet before adding to the slow cooker to develop deep flavor through caramelization, resulting in a richer, more complex sauce than raw meat alone.
Layer Strategically for Even Cooking 🧅
Place the most moisture-heavy components (tomato sauce and diced tomatoes) in the middle layers rather than the bottom to prevent the noodles from absorbing excess liquid and becoming soggy.
Mix Your Cheeses Properly 🧀
Combine the cottage cheese with beaten eggs and half the parmesan before layering; this creates a creamy, stable ricotta-like mixture that won't separate during the long, moist cooking process.
Use Low Setting and Skip the Lid Peek ⏱️
Cook on LOW for 6-8 hours rather than HIGH to prevent the top layers from drying out, and resist opening the lid as it releases critical steam needed for proper noodle hydration.