Crockpot Lasagna Soup | The Recipe Rebel

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 medium skillet, cook Italian sausage and onion over medium-high heat until sausage is browned, stirring often.

Stir in garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Pour into a 4-6 quart crockpot.

Add broth, tomatoes, and pasta sauce. Cover and cook on low for 3-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours.

Turn the slow cooker to high, open the lid, stir in the pasta, and cook for 30 minutes or until tender.

Just before serving, stir in spinach. Serve with cheese and fresh parsley as desired.

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