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A portion of crockpot lasagna topped with fresh basil sits on a white plate. The dish features layers of pasta, cheese, and sauce. Cherry tomatoes, garlic cloves, and a green checkered napkin are in the background. A glass of white wine is partially visible.

Lazy Crock Pot Lasagna

Take the work out of a family favorite classic dish by making it in the crock pot! It's easy to make and provides leftovers for an easy dinner another night!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 10 Servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 cup diced white onion
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 24 oz jar spaghetti sauce
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 15 oz container ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 whole egg
  • 2 teaspoons Tablespoons fresh parsley or 2dried parsley
  • 6 uncooked lasagna noodles preferably whole wheat

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet brown beef and onion. Add garlic and cook for one minute. Drain.
  2. Add spaghetti sauce and water and simmer for about 5 minutes.
  3. Mix ricotta, 1 1/2 cups mozzarella, 2 Tablespoons Parmesan, egg and parsley.
  4. Pour 1 cup of spaghetti meat sauce into a 4 to 6 quart sized slow cooker. Place half of the noodles and half of the ricotta mixture on top of the sauce. Cover with 2 cups meat sauce. Top with remaining noodles (If the noodles don't fit exactly break them to fit) and cheese mixture and meat sauce.
  5. Cook on low for 4 to 5 hours or until noodles are soft. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup of mozzarella and remaining parmesan. Cover with the lid to melt the cheese and let it sit for 10 minutes before serving.
  6. Do not overcook and don't try to speed up the process by cooking it on high.

Notes

*I use ground turkey instead of beef.
*Works best with a 4 to 6-quart size slow cooker.

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