Slow Cooker Lasagna
INGREDIENTS
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¾ pound uncooked lean ground beef
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¾ pound ground turkey
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1 onion, chopped
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1 red bell pepper, chopped
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1 green zucchini, chopped
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1 yellow zucchini squash, chopped
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2 c portobello mushroom caps thinly sliced
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1 5-ounce package baby spinach, coarsely chopped
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3 or 4 heads roasted garlic
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28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
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15 oz canned tomato sauce
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1 tsp table salt
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2 tsp oregano (fresh or dried)
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¼ cup fresh basil, finely chopped
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¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
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15 oz low fat ricotta cheese (cottage cheese would work as well)
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1½ cup(s) shredded 2% low-fat mozzarella cheeses, divided
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½ cup(s) shredded parmesan cheese, strong-flavored like Romano or Parmigiano Reggiano
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6 uncooked lasagna noodles, no-cook (** preferably whole wheat)
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