Crockpot Lazy Lasagna
Crockpot Lazy Lasagna is a cozy Italian comfort with layered noodles, seasoned beef, ricotta, and melty cheese made easy in the slow cooker.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 28 ounces tomatoes crushed
- 15 ounces tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 cup ricotta cheese - part-skim
- 1½ cups mozzarella cheese - low-fat shredded
- 6 lasagna noodles
- ½ cup parmesan cheese shredded
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high.
- Add the ground beef, onion, and garlic. Cook, stirring often to break up the meat, until it’s browned, about 5 to 10 minutes.
- Pour in the crushed tomatoes and tomato sauce.
- Season with salt, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes.
- Stir well and let the sauce simmer for about 5 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix together the ricotta and 1 cup of mozzarella.
- Spoon one-third of the meat sauce into the bottom of the crock pot.
- Break three lasagna noodles in half and place them on top of the sauce.
- Spread half of the ricotta mixture evenly over the noodles.
- Add another one-third of the meat sauce on top.
- Layer the remaining noodles over the sauce.
- Spread the rest of the ricotta mixture on top.
- Finish with the last third of the meat sauce.
- Cover the crock pot and cook on Low for 4 to 6 hours.
- In a separate small bowl, combine the remaining ½ cup of mozzarella with the Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle the cheese mixture over the cooked lasagna.
- Cover again and let it sit for about 10 minutes, until the cheese melts and the lasagna sets.
Notes
How to Store and Reheat
- Store: Cool completely. Cover and refrigerate up to 4 days.
- Freeze: Wrap individual squares tightly and freeze up to 2 months.
- Reheat (Microwave): Cover a slice and heat on medium power in 45- to 60-second bursts until hot.
- Reheat (Oven): Place in a small baking dish, cover with foil, and warm at 325°F until heated through, about 15 to 20 minutes. Add a spoon of sauce or a splash of water to keep it moist.
Nutrition
Serving: 372gCalories: 360.2kcalCarbohydrates: 30.6gProtein: 28.4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6.7gCholesterol: 69.2mgSodium: 999.4mgFiber: 3.8gSugar: 8.2g
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