Crockpot Zucchini Lasagna

• servings: 8 servings
• active time: 20 minutes
• total time: 6 hours 20 minutes

Ingredients

4 medium zucchinis, sliced thinly

1 lb ground beef or turkey

1 jar (24 oz marinara sauce)

2 cups ricotta cheese (or cottage cheese)

2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 egg

1 tbsp Italian seasoning

Salt and pepper to taste

Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)

Directions

Prepare Zucchini:

Slice zucchinis thinly (about 1/8 inch thick).

Cook Meat:

In a skillet, brown the ground beef or turkey over medium heat.

Drain excess fat and stir in marinara sauce. Add salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 10 minutes.

Mix Cheese:

In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix well.

Layer Lasagna:

Spray crockpot with cooking spray.

Start with a layer of zucchini slices, followed by a layer of meat sauce, then a layer of cheese mixture. Top with shredded mozzarella.

Repeat layers until all ingredients are used, ending with mozzarella on top.

Cook:

Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 4-6 hours, checking at 4 hours. If too watery, leave the lid off for the last 30 minutes.

Serve:

Let sit for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley if desired.