Crock Pot Lasagna

Evan's Mommy's Note:

Use this basic recipe and then customize to your liking by adding your favorite Italian ingredients! Experiment with pepperoni, tomatoes, or use Alfredo sauce instead of spaghetti.

• Total Time: 5 hrs 20 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 5 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 1 lb ground beef or 1 lb turkey , browned and drained
• 8 lasagna noodles , uncooked
• 1 (28 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce , any flavor
• 1 teaspoon oregano or 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
• 1⁄3; cup water
• 1 (4 ounce) can sliced mushrooms (optional)
• 1 small onion , chopped (optional)
• 15 ounces ricotta cheese
• 2 cups mozzarella cheese , shredded

Directions:

1. Break noodles into pieces and place in bottom of greased crock pot.
2. Stir seasoning into browned meat and place atop lasagna noodles.
3. Layer half sauce and water/half mushrooms/half ricotta cheese/half mozzarella cheese over meat.
4. Repeat layers.
5. Cover and cook on low for 5 hours.

Reviews

[Robin W]

I am a big lasagna type of person and was doubtful of a crockpot lasagna but was willing to give it a try. I am so glad I did. The flavor and texture were terrific. Two changes I made: I used my own sauce and I cooked on high for 4 hours. This will be in my menu planning.

[Sherry & Carl]

My Husband and I liked this recipe. But we thought it was a bit dry. Perhaps I will try cottage cheese instead of ricotta next time. The flavor was good and it was easy to put together.
Thank you for the recipe.

[strangemk ; )]

We loved this last time I made this! Like everyone else said, very easy to make. This time I'm trying something a little differently. I assembled it tonight and will refrigerate the crock overnight, and tomorrow will set the crock pot on a timer to start cooking at 11:00. Will update later to let you know how this works.