| If you are like me and LOVE italian food it can be hard to find healthy alternatives to include in your italian recipes. Here is a great recipe I found on sparkpeople.com. Check it out for yourself!
Chef Meg’s Slow Cooker Lasagna
What a great dish for one of those nights when your kids have a late soccer game! Brown the meat, layer in the ingredients, set your slow cooker on low and go!
INGREDIENTS
16 oz (1 lb) ground beef, 96 % lean
2 c eggplant, diced (no need to peel it)
1 jar low-sodium marinara sauce
1/4 t red pepper flakes
2 t dried thyme
1 1/4 c water
15 oz. ricotta cheese, part skim
1 T parsley chopped
1/4 c egg substitute(or 1 egg white)
1 c shredded Italian blend cheese
6 lasagna noodles, dried, no boil variety
DIRECTIONS
Brown the ground beef in a skillet over moderate heat; drain any excess fat. Stir in red pepper flakes, thyme, tomato sauce, eggplant, and water. In a bowl combine the egg substitute, ricotta, Italian cheese blend, and parsley. Place enough meat sauce to cover the bottom of slow cooker. Top with 2-3 noodles, broken to cover the meat sauce. Repeat layer. Top second layer with cheese mixture and finish with a top layer of the meat mixture. Cover and set slow cooker on low. Cook for 3 1/2 to 4 hours.
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CHEF_MEG.
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My name is Nichole. I am a working mom who is passionate about living a healthier life for myself and my family. I am also an Independent Beachbody Coach. I am not a professional fitness instructor or nutritionist. As always please check with your doctor before beginning a new fitness or nutrition program. This website is intended for educational purposes only. 
