Crockpot Lasagna

1 15-oz container part-skim ricotta
1⁄4 cup grated Parmesan (1 oz)
8 oz part-skim mozzarella, grated (2 cups)
Kosher salt and pepper
2 cups baby spinach, roughly chopped
3⁄4 lb lean ground beef (at least 90% lean)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1⁄2 tsp dried oregano
1 26-oz jar marinara sauce
12 dry lasagna noodles (from a 1-lb box)
Recipe Preparation

1. In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta, Parmesan, 1 cup of the mozzarella, and 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper; fold in the spinach.

2. In a 5- to 6-qt slow cooker, combine the beef, garlic, oregano, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Transfer half the meat mixture to a small bowl. Add 1/2 cup of the marinara sauce to the slow cooker and mix into the meat; spread the meat evenly on the bottom of the slow cooker.

3. Top with a layer of the noodles, breaking them to fit as necessary. Spread 1⁄3 of the remaining sauce (3⁄4 cup) over the noodles and dollop with 1⁄3 of the ricotta mixture (1 cup) and half the remaining meat; repeat.

4. Top with a layer of noodles, the remaining sauce and remaining ricotta mixture. Sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella and cook, covered, on low for 4 hours or on high for 2 hours.

Slow Cooker Lasagna

Ingredients:
1 lb. Ground beef
1 jar (26 oz.) spaghetti sauce
1 cup Water
1 container (15 oz.) BREAKSTONE'S Ricotta Cheese
1 pkg. (7 oz.) KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, divided
1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided
1 Egg
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
6 Lasagna noodles, uncooked

Directions:

BROWN meat in large skillet; drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce and water. Mix ricotta, 1-1/2 cups mozzarella, 2 Tbsp. Parmesan, egg and parsley.

SPOON 1 cup meat sauce into slow cooker; top with layers of half each of the noodles, broken to fit; and cheese mixture. Cover with 2 cups meat sauce. Top with remaining noodles, broken to fit; cheese mixture and meat sauce. Cover with lid.

COOK on LOW 4 to 6 hours or until liquid is absorbed. Sprinkle with remaining cheeses; let stand, covered, 10 min. or until melted.

Black and Pinto Bean Chili

Ingredients

1 pound ground turkey 1 onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 green pepper, seeded & chopped 1 tsp oregano 1/2 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp black pepper 1/2 - 1 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, according to your personal taste preferences 1 14.5 oz can black beans, rinsed & drained 1 14.5 oz can pinto beans, rinsed & drained 2 14.5 oz cans diced/chopped tomatoes

Directions

Drop bits of the ground turkey into the slow cooker.
Add the other ingredients in the order listed.
Add about 1/4 can water to each of the tomato cans, swish to rinse, and pour the water into the cooker.
Cook on high for 4 hours or low for all day.


Number of Servings: 8