Best 6 Slow Cooker Spinach And Crab Lasagna Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our exquisite Slow-Cooker Spinach and Crab Lasagna, a harmonious blend of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This delectable dish features layers of tender lasagna noodles, enveloped in a creamy spinach and crab filling, and topped with a golden-brown cheese crust. Each bite unveils a symphony of textures and flavors, from the delicate sweetness of the crab to the earthy notes of the spinach, all perfectly balanced by the rich and gooey cheese. While the slow-cooker works its magic, your kitchen will be filled with an enticing aroma. And with minimal effort, you'll have a hearty and satisfying meal that's perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. This recipe is just one of the many culinary delights you'll find in this article. From a classic lasagna to a vegetarian spin, there's a lasagna recipe for every palate and preference. So, get ready to embark on a culinary adventure and discover the perfect lasagna recipe that will become a staple in your kitchen.

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SKINNY SLOW-COOKER SPINACH LASAGNA



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Zucchini, spinach and bell pepper layer into this delicious slow-cooker lasagna and you won't believe it is less than 300 calories per serving!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 5h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 jar (25.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic tomato basil pasta sauce
1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted crushed or diced tomatoes, undrained
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper, if desired
1 yellow bell pepper, coarsely chopped
1 zucchini, halved and thinly sliced
9 uncooked lasagna noodles
1 1/4 cups light ricotta cheese
1 1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese (6 oz)
4 cups coarsely chopped fresh baby spinach (4 oz)

Steps:

  • Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In medium bowl, mix pasta sauce, tomatoes, crushed red pepper, bell pepper and zucchini. Spread 1 cup tomato mixture in bottom of slow cooker.
  • Layer 3 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces to fit, over sauce in slow cooker. Spread half of the ricotta cheese over noodles; sprinkle with 1/4 cup of the mozzarella cheese and half of the spinach. Top with one-third of the tomato sauce mixture (about 1 1/2 cups). Repeat layering of noodles, cheeses and spinach. Top with remaining 3 noodles and sauce. Save remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese in refrigerator.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 4 to 5 hours or until noodles are tender and cooked through. Sprinkle with reserved mozzarella; cover and let stand 10 minutes to melt cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 530 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g

SLOW COOKER CRAB AND SPINACH LASAGNA



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Make and share this Slow Cooker Crab and Spinach Lasagna recipe from Food.com.

Provided by kshadd60

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 4m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 large onion, chopped
2 medium carrots, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
16 ounces lump crabmeat, shredded
10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 tablespoon fresh oregano, minced
2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley, minced
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
10 ounces broad lasagna noodles, cooked al dente, drained and cut into thirds
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup nonfat milk
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
12 ounces fat-free cottage cheese

Steps:

  • In a medium skillet, sauté the onion, carrots and garlic until tender.
  • Add the crabmeat and spinach, and season with the oregano, parsley, thyme, salt and pepper.
  • Transfer the crab mixture to the Crock-Pot® slow cooker.
  • Add the lasagna noodles and mix well to combine.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine the margarine, flour, salt, milk, 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese, and the cottage cheese. Stir and blend for 2 minutes.
  • Pour the white sauce over the lasagna in the stoneware.
  • Cover; cook on Low 4 to 6 hours (or on High for 2 to 3 hours).
  • Thirty minutes before the end of cooking, top the lasagna with the remaining mozzarella cheese and turn to High.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378.6, Fat 10.8, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 76.4, Sodium 1189.7, Carbohydrate 38.9, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 5.4, Protein 30.9

SLOW-COOKER SPINACH LASAGNA ROLLUPS



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Change up your typical pasta casserole with these fun vegetarian lasagna rollups-they're like individually portioned mini lasagnas. The pasta tends to soak up a lot of the liquid while it cooks, so you'll want to reserve about a half jar of marinara sauce to add at the end for a properly saucy dish.

Provided by Maggie Shi

Categories     Slow Cooker     Pasta     Lasagna     Spinach     Ricotta     Vegetarian     Dinner

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound lasagna noodles (not no-boil)
1 (16-ounce) container ricotta
2 cups shredded mozzarella
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
2 large eggs
1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and excess water squeezed out
2 (24-ounce) jars marinara sauce, divided

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the lasagna noodles according to the instructions on the box until barely al dente. Drain and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, mix the ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and eggs. Stir in the spinach.
  • Pour 1/2 jar of marinara sauce into the bottom of a slow cooker, spreading evenly.
  • Cut each lasagna noodle in half crosswise. Spread about 1 heaping tablespoon ricotta mixture across one noodle half. Roll up the noodle and place it in the slow cooker, seam-side down. Continue with the remaining noodles and ricotta mixture.
  • Pour 1 jar of marinara sauce over the top of the rollups. Cover and cook on high for 3 hours. Pour the remaining 1/2 jar of sauce into the slow cooker and allow to heat through before serving.

SLOW-COOKER LASAGNA



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This easy slow-cooker lasagna is satisfying in all the ways that matter: Rich ricotta-Parmesan-spinach layers alternate with tender noodles, melted mozzarella and tomato. (A slow cooker will not give the crispiness that an oven does, but you may not even miss it.) It's also petite compared to many other lasagnas, perfect for feeding a family, not a crowd. If you've ever had a one-pot pasta, the texture of the noodles will be familiar to you: They are tender and starchy. Don't use no-boil or fresh noodles, as they will overcook. If you like, brown some loose Italian sausage in a skillet, pour off the fat and add it with the tomato sauce layers.

Provided by Sarah DiGregorio

Categories     dinner, casseroles, pastas, main course

Time 4h10m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound whole-milk ricotta cheese (about 2 cups)
1 (10-ounce) bag or box frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
3 ounces finely grated Parmesan (about 1 scant cup)
1/2 cup lightly packed, roughly chopped basil leaves, plus more for topping
5 garlic cloves, grated or pressed
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon onion powder
Kosher salt and black pepper
Olive oil
1 (32-ounce) jar good-quality marinara sauce
9 lasagna noodles (7 to 8 ounces)
8 ounces shredded mozzarella (2 cups)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, stir together the ricotta, spinach, Parmesan, basil, garlic, oregano, onion powder, ¼ teaspoon salt and a generous amount of black pepper.
  • Lightly grease the bottom and sides of a 6- to 7-quart slow cooker with olive oil. Ladle about 1 cup of the marinara sauce in the bottom of the slow cooker, and spread it evenly.
  • Make two layers: Lay 3 lasagna noodles on top of the sauce, breaking the noodles to make a roughly even layer. (This doesn't need to be perfect; it's fine if the noodles overlap slightly, and if there are small spots the noodles don't cover.) Ladle about ¾ cup of sauce on top of the noodles and spread evenly. Evenly dollop about half of the ricotta mixture over the sauce, and use the back of a fork to press it into a roughly even layer. Sprinkle about a third of the shredded mozzarella over the ricotta. Repeat to make one more layer, using three noodles, the ¾ cup sauce, the remaining half of the ricotta mixture, then about half of the remaining mozzarella.
  • To finish, lay down the remaining 3 lasagna noodles and spread with the remaining sauce. (Reserve the remaining mozzarella.) Cover and cook on low until the internal temperature in the center is at least 140 degrees and the noodles are tender, 3 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours.
  • Turn off the slow cooker and sprinkle the top of the lasagna with the remaining mozzarella. Remove the crock from the base that contains the heating element and let the lasagna rest with the lid on for 20 to 30 minutes, otherwise it will fall apart when you try to slice it. Sprinkle the top with more torn basil, to your taste. Cut the lasagna with a knife and scoop out servings with a spatula to serve.

CRAB AND SPINACH LASAGNA



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Delicious lasagna to use for buffet dinner as a choice of white or red lasagnas. Spice it up to your liking. This is just right for us.

Provided by Caroline Cooks

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h35m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 no-boil lasagna noodles
1/2 cup onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 cups lump crabmeat, break into bite-sized chunks
2 teaspoons dried basil, crushed
1 -2 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
2 cups half-and-half
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained
1 (15 ounce) carton part-skim ricotta cheese (or half sour cream & half ricotta cheese)
1 beaten egg
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 (8 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese
lemon wedge (as suggested by mersaydees)

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, cook onion and (if using fresh spinach) in butter until tender; add garlic and sauté to release flavor.
  • Stir in cornstarch, Old Bay, and basil. Add cream all at once.
  • Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.
  • In medium bowl, stir in together, ricotta/sour cream and egg.
  • Add half of Mozzarella and half of parmesan; mix well. Preheat oven to 350*F.
  • Arrange lasagna pieces in bottom of a greased 12x7� rectangular baking dish.
  • Top with half of spinach mixture, half crab chunks, and half Ricotta mixture.
  • Repeat layers- noodles, spinach, crab, Ricotta.
  • Top with remaining Mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
  • Cover with foil and tent foil and seal well (do not let foil touch top of lasagna).
  • Bake for 50-55 minutes or until mixture is bubbly. Uncover and bake for 10-12 more minutes to lightly brown top.
  • Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.
  • Serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 434.6, Fat 31, SaturatedFat 18.6, Cholesterol 131.6, Sodium 573.7, Carbohydrate 14.5, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 1.7, Protein 25.6

SEAFOOD-SPINACH LASAGNA



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The mild flavors of scallops, crab and shrimp pair well with a rich and creamy white sauce.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

9 uncooked lasagna noodles
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
10 oz bay scallops (about 1 cup), cut into bite-size pieces
1 can (6 oz) cooked crabmeat (about 1 cup)
6 oz cooked deveined peeled medium shrimp, tail shells removed (about 1 cup)
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 container (8 oz) cream cheese with chives and onion
1 container (10 oz) refrigerated reduced-fat Alfredo pasta sauce
1/3 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
1 container (16 oz) ricotta cheese
3 cups shredded Italian cheese blend (12 oz)
1 box (9 oz) frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1 egg, slightly beaten

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray. Cook and drain noodles as directed on package using minimum cook time.
  • Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add scallops; cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly until firm and opaque. With slotted spoon, remove to medium bowl. Add crabmeat and shrimp; cover and refrigerate. In same skillet, cook onion and garlic 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened. Reduce heat to low; stir in cream cheese until softened. Beat in Alfredo sauce and wine with wire whisk; remove from heat.
  • In medium bowl, stir together ricotta cheese, 2 cups of the cheese blend, the spinach, basil and egg; set aside.
  • Spread 1/2 cup of the cream cheese sauce in baking dish. Top with 3 noodles. Spread half the ricotta mixture (about 1 1/2 cups) and one-third of the seafood mixture (about 1 cup) over noodles; spread with 2/3 cup of the cream cheese sauce. Top with 3 noodles, remaining ricotta mixture, half the remaining seafood mixture and 2/3 cup of the cream cheese sauce. Top with remaining noodles, seafood and cream cheese sauce.
  • Cover with foil. Bake 40 minutes; uncover and sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese blend. Bake uncovered about 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 125 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 860 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 1/2 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh spinach, crab, and ricotta cheese will give your lasagna the best flavor.
  • Don't overcook the spinach: Wilted spinach is best, so cook it just until it's wilted.
  • Use a good quality lasagna noodle: A good quality noodle will hold up well in the slow cooker and won't get mushy.
  • Layer the lasagna carefully: Make sure to layer the lasagna evenly so that it cooks evenly.
  • Cook the lasagna on low heat: Low heat will help to prevent the lasagna from drying out.

Conclusion:

Slow cooker spinach and crab lasagna is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that's perfect for a busy weeknight. With a few simple tips, you can make sure your lasagna turns out perfect every time. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner, give slow cooker spinach and crab lasagna a try.

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