I stole another friend’s recipe. That’s the kind of Facebook friend I am. Warning: when ya go posting a good recipe on social media, I’m bound to message you and ask if I can use it. So thanks to Mandy Warford for this one.
Most of us have crockpots, and don’t we all just love lasagna?
Photo courtesy of Mandy Warford.
Easy Crockpot Lasagna
Ingredients:
1 lb. ground beef
½ c. diced onion
1 t. minced garlic
24 oz. jar marinara
½ c. water
15 oz container ricotta cheese
2 c. mozzarella cheese (divided)
1/4. c. grated parmesan cheese (divided)
1 egg
2 T. fresh parsley, chopped
6-8 uncooked lasagna noodles (whatever fits into two layers in your pot)
Directions:
- Brown beef, onion, and garlic and then drain. Add in sauce and water, simmer about 5 mins.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta, 1 ½ c. mozzarella, 2T. parmesan, egg and parsley.
- Pour 1 c. of the meat sauce evenly into the bottom of crockpot. Place ½ the noodles in to make a layer (break to fit if needed) and then ½ of the ricotta mix on top. Cover with 2 c. of the meat sauce, remaining noodles, remaining cheese mixture, and top with remaining meat sauce.
- Cover and cook on low approx. 2 ½ hours, could be a little more, check to see if noodles are soft. Sprinkle top with remaining mozzarella and parmesan. Cover again until cheese melts. Turn off, let stand about 10 mins before serving.
