Best Crockpot Lasagna Dish (Print Format)
Layers of pasta, rich meat sauce, and creamy cheeses, slow-cooked for delicious comfort.
# Ingredients:
→ Sauce
01 -
1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 medium yellow onion, diced
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7-8 garlic cloves, minced
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1 pound ground beef or preferred ground meat
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1 teaspoon Kinders the Blend Seasoning or other salt, pepper, garlic blend
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon dried basil
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Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
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1 tablespoon tomato paste
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48 ounces marinara sauce
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1/2 cup water
→ Ricotta Mixture
12 -
15 ounces ricotta cheese
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2 large eggs
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1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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Dried parsley, for garnish
→ Additional Ingredients
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10-12 dry lasagna sheets
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4-5 cups freshly grated mozzarella cheese
# Steps:
01 -
In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the diced onion for 5 minutes until soft and translucent. Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant. Add the ground beef to the pan and season with half of the seasonings listed. Once fully cooked, drain the excess grease if necessary. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 3 minutes, then add the marinara sauce. Fill the jar with the water, shake it, and pour into the pan. Season with the remaining seasonings and adjust with salt and pepper if needed.
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In a bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, eggs, Parmesan cheese, and a sprinkle of dried parsley. Mix until smooth and well blended.
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Spread a thin layer of meat sauce in the bottom of the crockpot. Break dry lasagna noodles to fit and add a layer on top of the sauce. Spread a generous layer of the ricotta mixture, followed by a layer of mozzarella. Repeat layers until all ingredients are used, ending with a layer of mozzarella on top. Garnish with dried parsley.
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Cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the lasagna noodles are tender and the cheese is melted and golden.
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Let the lasagna rest for 10-15 minutes before serving. This helps it hold its shape while scooping it out.