Thursday, October 4, 2012

Crockpot Lasagna


OK, this recipe is good if you really have no time to put together a traditional lasagna & want to eat it that night. Also, if you have no luck with lasagna noodles, this is your recipe! It was ok for me. It was filling, my hubby liked it enough but 2 bothersome things- the "crunch" on top of course is missing & al dente? Ha! The noodles are VERY well cooked. Still, if you want lasagna fast, without much prep, make this:
<3 Lishie

Crockpot Lasagna
  • 1 lb.  ground beef
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 large can (24 oz.) tomato sauce
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1 container  (15 oz.) ricotta cheese
  • 2c shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 1/4c  grated parmesan cheese, divided
  • 1 egg
  • 2 TBSp  chopped, fresh parsley
  • 6 lasagna noodles, uncooked

Brown meat in large skillet until most of the pink is gone, then drain & return to stove. Add in onion & garlic. Stir in sauce & oregano. Simmer for 20 minutes.  Mix ricotta, 1-1/2 c mozzarella, 2 TBSp Parmesan, egg & parsley.
Layer into Crock-pot:  Meat sauce/noodles (broken to fit)/spread cheese mixture. Meat sauce/noodles (broken to fit)/spread cheese mixture. Meat sauce/noodles (broken to fit)/spread cheese mixture. Cover & cook on slow for 4 hours or until liquid is absorbed. Sprinkle with remaining cheeses & allow to melt before serving. 

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