How to make crockpot lasagna
Enjoy a comforting and relaxing meal with this crockpot lasagna! This easy recipe layers pasta, cheese, and a delicious meat sauce, allowing the flavors to blend together beautifully as they slowly cook. Perfect for busy days or family gatherings, let's get started! 👩 🍳❤️
🍅 Ingredients 🧀
1 lb ground beef (or Italian sausage) 🥩
1 onion, diced 🧅
3 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
24 oz marinara sauce (or your favorite pasta sauce) 🍅
9 lasagna noodles (uncooked) 🍝
15 oz ricotta cheese 🧀
1 egg 🥚
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 🧀
1 cup grated parmesan cheese 🧀
1 tsp dried oregano 🌿
1 tsp dried basil 🌿
Salt and pepper to taste 🧂
👩 🏫 Instructions 🍽️
Brown the Meat:
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef (or Sausage) until browned. Drain excess fat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, cook until onion is translucent. Season with salt, pepper, oregano and basil. 🍅🔥
Mix the Ricotta:
In a bowl, combine the ricotta, egg and a pinch of salt. Mix until smooth. 🧀🥚
Layer the Ingredients:
On the bottom of the crockpot, spread a thin layer of marinara sauce. Place 3 lasagna noodles on top (you may need to break them to fit). Spread half of the ricotta mixture over the noodles, then a layer of the meat mixture, then a sprinkle of mozzarella and parmesan. 🍝✨
Repeat the Layers:
Repeat the layers (sauce, noodles, ricotta mixture, meat mixture, and cheese) until all ingredients are used up, finishing with a layer of sauce and top with remaining mozzarella and parmesan. 🍅🧀
Cook:
Cover the crockpot and cook on LOW for 4-6 hours or on HIGH for 2-3 hours, until the pasta is tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly. 🕒🔥
Serve:
Once the lasagna is cooked, allow it to cool for 10 minutes before serving. This will help it set up a little more for easier cutting. Enjoy this delicious crockpot lasagna with a side salad or garlic bread! 🍽️❤️
Why You'll Love This Lasagna 🎉
CONVENIENT: Slow cooking makes this lasagna easy to prepare with minimal work time! ⏰✨
FLAVOR: The layers of cheese, meat, and sauce blend together beautifully, creating a comforting and delicious dish! 🥰 🍝
Feeds a Crowd: Perfect for family gatherings or weeknight meal prep, it's satisfying and satisfying! 🎊 🍽️
Have fun making and sharing this Crockpot Lasagna - it's sure to become a family favorite! 🍝
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