Crock Pot Lasagna Soup

ricotta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Cottage cheese provides a similar texture with fewer calories.

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: cheddar cheese

Part-skim mozzarella has less fat, while cheddar is often more affordable.

Parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is a low-calorie alternative, while pecorino can be less expensive.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, and ground pork is often cheaper.

In a frying pan, brown the beef, onion, and garlic on medium-high until no pink remains; drain any fat. Add beef mixture to a 6QT slow cooker.

Add remaining ingredients, except for spinach and cooked pasta. Cover and cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours or LOW for 7-8 hours or until mushrooms and peppers are tender.

In a separate pot, cook the pasta al dente following the package directions.

Mix in the pasta and spinach. Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes more. Ladle into individual bowls and add desired toppings.

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