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crock pot lasagna

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Recipe by
Beth Pierce
@smalltownwoman
Ofallon, MO

Crock Pot Lasagna is one of my family’s favorite meals. Layering the lasagna in the crock pot takes less than ten minutes and the ground Italian sausage with onions and garlic can be browned ahead of time and stored in the fridge. This meal is perfect anytime of the year and is always a hit with the kids.

yield 10 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 4 Hr 20 Min
method Slow Cooker Crock Pot

Ingredients For crock pot lasagna

  • 1 lb
    ground italian sausage
  • 1
    medium onion finely chopped
  • 2 clove
    garlic minced
  • 15 oz
    ricotta cheese
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    dried parsley
  • 1 tsp
    dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp
    dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp
    onion powder
  • 1
    large egg
  • 3 c
    marinara sauce
  • 12
    lasagna noodles (do not boil)
  • 2 1/2 c
    shredded mozzarella

How To Make crock pot lasagna

  • 1
    In a large skillet brown the sausage . When it is halfway browned add onions and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes. Reduce the heat to low. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute; stirring constantly.
  • 2
    In a medium bowl mix together ricotta cheese, parsley, oregano, basil, onion powder and egg.
  • 3
    Spoon 3/4 cup marinara in the bottom of crock pot. Add three uncooked lasagna noodles to the crock pot; breaking if necessary. Add browned meat mixture and 3/4 cup marinara. Add another layer of uncooked lasagna noodles. Add 1 cup shredded mozzarella and 3/4 cup marinara. Add another layer of uncooked lasagna noodles. Spread the ricotta cheese mixture and another layer of lasagna noodles. Spoon another 3/4 cup marinara over the noodles spreading it with the back of a spoon. Drizzle 1/2 cup water down the sides of the crock pot. Cover and cook on low for 3 1/2-4 hours; or until the noodles are soft. Layer with remaining shredded mozzarella, cover and let melt for 20 minutes. Let it rest for 20 minutes before cutting.
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