Slow Cooker Lasagna (Alton Brown) Recipe

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Slow Cooker Lasagna (Alton Brown)
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Ingredients
12
Count
Nutrition
251
Calories
Total time
325
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 10 oz eggplant , about 1 small, quartered lengthwise and sliced on mandoline
  • 10 oz zucchini , about 1 small, sliced lengthwise on mandoline
  • 1 lb hot and mild grass-fed beef sausage links
  • 2 tbsp kosher salt
  • 1 (14 1/2-oz) can whole, peeled tomatoes
  • 2 tsp italian seasoning , divided
  • 1/2 oz goat's milk powder
  • 1/2 lb ground pork

Directions:

  1. Place the lasagna noodles in a 13 by 9-inch metal pan and pour over enough hot water to cover the noodles. Set aside until pliable, about 30 minutes. Drain the water from the noodles, separate, and set aside.
  2. Place the eggplant and zucchini in the bowl of a salad spinner. Sprinkle with the salt and purge for 20 minutes, tossing after the first 10 minutes. Remove the sausage from its casing and chop or pinch into 1/2-inch pieces. Set aside.
  3. Rinse the eggplant and zucchini under running water and spin until mostly dry.
  4. Use 4 pliable lasagna noodles to line the sides of a 3-quart slow cooker. Overlap the noodles slightly and press against the sides so they stick. Crush 1 tomato with your hand onto the bottom of the slow cooker. Cover with half of the sausage. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of the Italian seasoning, one-fourth of the flour, and one-fourth of the goat's milk powder. Add one-fourth of the purged vegetables in a layer, slightly overlapping the pieces. Add one-fourth of the sliced mushrooms in a layer. Add one-fourth of the remaining noodles in a layer, cut to fit any gaps, slightly overlapping the pieces. Gently press down on the noodles before building next layer. Crush another tomato and place atop the noodles. Add half of the ground pork, sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of the Italian seasoning, one-fourth of the flour, one-fourth of the goat's milk powder, one-fourth of the vegetables, and one-fourth of the mushrooms. Repeat 2 more times with the remaining ingredients. You will have 4 layers.
  5. Spread 2 tablespoons of the tomato juice from the can on the top of the last layer of the noodles. Set the slow cooker to low, cover, and cook for 5 hours. Remove any excess fat that has accumulated by pressing down directly on the top of the lasagna with a dish or small lid. Turn off the slow cooker. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and leave for 30 minutes. Brown the cheese, if desired, using a propane torch or heat gun.
  6. Propane gas torches are highly flammable and should be kept away from heat, open flame, and prolonged exposure to sunlight. They should only be used in well-ventilated areas. When lighting a propane gas torch, place the torch on a flat, steady surface, facing away from you. Light the match or lighter and then open the gas valve. Light the gas jet, and blow out the match. Always turn off the burner valve to finger tight when finished using the torch. Children should never use a propane gas torch without adult supervision.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 251.21 Kcal (1052 kJ)
Calories from fat 167.98 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.66g 29%
Cholesterol 30.54mg 10%
Sodium 560.54mg 23%
Potassium 369.21mg 8%
Total Carbs 11.85g 4%
Sugars 2.75g 11%
Dietary Fiber 2.11g 8%
Protein 9.75g 20%
Vitamin C 12.4mg 21%
Iron 0.3mg 2%
Calcium 166.2mg 17%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 176.32 Kcal (738 kJ)
Calories from fat 117.9 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.1g 29%
Cholesterol 21.44mg 10%
Sodium 393.44mg 23%
Potassium 259.14mg 8%
Total Carbs 8.32g 4%
Sugars 1.93g 11%
Dietary Fiber 1.48g 8%
Protein 6.84g 20%
Vitamin C 8.7mg 21%
Iron 0.2mg 2%
Calcium 116.7mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.2
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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