Add the garlic, onion and bell pepper if using and cook, stirring often, 3 to 4 minutes or until the onion softens slightly. Scrape the sausage mixture into the slow cooker. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar and seasonings.
Weight Watchers Slow Cooker Lasagna Sometimes you have to give yourself a cheat day, and this slow cooker lasagna is the perfect pasta dinner to satiate your hunger! This recipe is a classic lasagna recipe with delicious layers of tomato sauce, ground beef, and cheese. Slow-cooked and tossed together in your Crock Pot, it’s totally indulgent.
Scrape the vegetable mixture into the slow cooker. Add the tomatoes and sugar. Stir well to combine. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours. Remove cover and stir well. Cook on HIGH uncovered for 1 hour for a thicker marinara sauce.
Stir in the mushrooms, tomatoes, tomato paste, basil and oregano; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer, and continue to cook- covered- for 10 minutes. Add the milk and cook- uncovered- until the sauce is thickened, about 15 minutes. Add the salt and pepper, to taste. Divide the cooked spaghetti among 4 bowls and top with the sauce.