Crockpot Lasagna

Crockpot Lasagna: A Delicious and Convenient Meal for Busy Days

Lasagna is a classic Italian dish that everyone loves. It’s a layered pasta dish with meat sauce, cheese, and lasagna noodles that are baked in the oven. However, making lasagna can be a time-consuming and labor-intensive process, especially when you’re busy with work, family, and other responsibilities. That’s where crockpot lasagna comes in. It’s a delicious and convenient way to make lasagna in a slow cooker, with minimal effort and maximum flavor.

In this blog post, we’ll share with you our favorite crockpot lasagna recipe and some tips on how to make it perfect every time.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground beef
• Lasagna noodles
• 1 jar spaghetti sauce
• 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
• 1 1/2 cups grated mozzarella cheese
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Instructions:

1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook and crumble the ground beef until no longer pink. Drain any excess fat.
2. Pour one cup of spaghetti sauce into the bottom of a 4-quart slow cooker.
3. Toss the cooked ground beef with the remaining spaghetti sauce.
4. Place two uncooked lasagna noodles on top of the sauce in the slow cooker.
5. Spread one-third of the meat mixture over the noodles.
6. Spread 3/4 cup of cottage cheese over the meat.
7. Sprinkle 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese over the cottage cheese.
8. Add another layer of uncooked noodles, one-third of the meat mixture, the remaining cottage cheese, and 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese.
9. Add another layer of uncooked noodles, the remaining meat mixture, and the remaining mozzarella cheese.
10. Sprinkle the top with grated parmesan cheese.
11. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 4 hours. If you need to cook it longer, the cheese will become more melted and browned.
12. Once done, let the lasagna cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

This easy-to-follow recipe results in a delicious lasagna that’s perfect for a cozy dinner at home. By using a slow cooker, you can set it and forget it, and come back to a perfectly cooked meal that’s sure to please everyone at the table. Feel free to customize the recipe by adding your favorite herbs, spices, or vegetables to the mix. Enjoy!