Crocket Pot Lasagna

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 15
Delicious Crock Pot Lasagna recipe for your dinner tonight
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

4 hours

Ready In

4 hours 20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 lb ground beef or 1 lb turkey
1 lb ground Italian sausage
1 medium onion , diced ( optional )
1 small green pepper , diced ( optional )
4 ounces mixed mushrooms , diced ( optional )
4 garlic cloves , chopped ( optional )
italian seasoning , Salt , Pepper
4 cups mozzarella cheese
1 container small curd cottage cheese ( small container ) or ( 16 ounce ) container ricotta cheese ( small container )
2 jars spaghetti sauce
8 uncooked lasagna noodles ( Dreamfield 's )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
514
Sugar
13g
Fat
29g
Traditional lasagna is a time-consuming dish that requires baking in the oven for at least an hour. This crock pot version is a much simpler and quicker version that still delivers all the flavors of classic lasagna. The layers of cheese, noodles, and meat are still there, but this version is cooked in a slow cooker and requires less attention. It's perfect for busy weeknights when you want to have a delicious meal ready when you get home from work.

Instructions

1.In a large skillet, cook ground beef and Italian sausage over medium heat until browned. Drain excess grease.
2.Add diced onion, green pepper, mushrooms, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook until vegetables are tender.
3.Layer ingredients into slow cooker in the following order: spaghetti sauce, noodles, meat mixture, small curd cottage cheese (or ricotta), and mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers until all ingredients are used up.
4.Cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours.
5.Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

PROS

This Crock Pot Lasagna is a delicious and easy way to make lasagna.
It’s perfect for busy weeknights or when you don’t want to heat up your kitchen with the oven.

It’s also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables since you can add any vegetables you like to the meat mixture.

CONS

The downside of using a slow cooker to cook lasagna is that the noodles can sometimes become mushy and the edges can become overcooked.

Also, this recipe does contain a fair amount of cheese and meat, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This Crock Pot Lasagna contains a good amount of protein thanks to the ground beef and Italian sausage. The vegetables added also provide some vitamins and minerals.
Using low-fat cottage cheese or part-skim ricotta cheese can also help reduce the fat content of this recipe.

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