Awesome Crock Pot Lasagna

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 14
Awesome Crock Pot Lasagna for a hearty Italian dinner
in Italian

Prep

20 min

Cook

4-6 hours

Ready In

4h 20min-6h 20min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/2 lb Italian sausage
1/2 lb ground beef
1 small onion , chopped
1 garlic clove , minced
1 can sliced mushrooms
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup dry red wine
3 cups spaghetti sauce
1 can tomato paste
1 can tomato sauce
12 lasagna noodles , uncooked
1 egg , slightly beaten
2 cups ricotta cheese or 2 cups cottage cheese
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons parsley flakes
1 dash fresh ground black pepper
2 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese , shredded

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
546
Sugar
13g
Fat
33g
Lasagna is a classic Italian dish that is typically made from layers of pasta, sauce, and cheese. This crock pot version of lasagna is an easy and delicious way to enjoy this hearty meal. The combination of Italian sausage, ground beef, and melty mozzarella cheese makes this recipe a satisfying dinner for any occasion. While it takes some time to cook, the hands-off slow cooker method means that you can prepare this meal in advance and enjoy the company of friends and family while it cooks.

Instructions

1.In a skillet over medium heat, cook the Italian sausage, ground beef, onion, and garlic until the meat is browned and the onion is soft.
2.Add the sliced mushrooms, salt, and red wine to the skillet, and simmer for 5 minutes.
3.Stir in spaghetti sauce, tomato paste, and tomato sauce until well combined.
4.In a medium bowl, mix together the beaten egg, ricotta cheese, grated parmesan cheese, parsley flakes, and black pepper.
5.Spread 1/4 of the meat and sauce mixture in the bottom of a slow cooker.
6.Layer 4 uncooked lasagna noodles over the sauce, and top with 1/3 of the ricotta cheese mixture and 1/3 of the shredded mozzarella cheese.
7.Repeat the layers of sauce, noodles, and cheese until all ingredients are used (you should have 3 layers of noodles).
8.Cover the slow cooker, and cook on low heat for 4-6 hours.
9.Serve hot and enjoy!

PROS

This recipe is easy to prepare in a slow cooker, making it a simple yet hearty meal.

The combination of Italian sausage and ground beef adds a flavorful twist to the classic lasagna dish.

CONS

This recipe takes 4-6 hours to cook, so it requires some advanced preparation.

The lasagna noodles may not cook evenly if they are not distributed evenly in the slow cooker.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe contains protein and calcium from the ricotta and mozzarella cheeses, as well as lycopene from the tomato sauce.
However, the high amount of saturated fat in the meat and cheese may not be suitable for those with high cholesterol or heart disease.

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