AUTHENTIC ITALIAN CROCK POT LASAGNA
This is the traditional lasagna recipe my Italian grandmother handed down. I adapted it for a 6-quart crock pot. Can be assembled the same way and baked in a 350 degree oven for one hour. ** 7/07 Note: Thanks to dmac, I wanted to add that I also at times make this sauce using sausage taken out of the casing. Brown after the ground beef, reserving with drippings. Add to the sauce at the same time with ground beef.** *** 1/1/08 Additional notes: Can also add another layer of 1.5 pounds of browned ground beef (seasoned with salt and black pepper to taste), Italian sausage, or a combination. The additional layer will make the lasagna come to the top of a 6-qt. crockpot, but I did not have any problems with overflow. Cook for a total of 6 hours on low. I have also used this recipe in a 12-qt. roaster oven using the bake feature, increasing all of the ingredients proportionately (using 2 eggs) to feed a larger crowd. If increasing the amount of sauce you make, use 2 cans of paste for every 2 cans of tomatoes and increase all other ingredients proportionately. I cook this on 350 degrees for one hour with the mozzarella slices on it from the beginning, just as I would if in a conventional oven. I have also assembled this a day ahead of time and put in the refrigerator until ready to cook the next day.***
Provided by Maureenie
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 5h30m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Spray crock pot with non-stick cooking spray.
- Heat olive oil and saute onion and garlic in Dutch oven.
- Add ground beef and cook until lightly browned.
- Add salt and pepper and mix well. Remove meat from pan and set aside.
- Add tomato paste and cook approximately 5 minutes, until browned.
- Add crushed tomatoes, basil, wine, sugar and hot pepper. Stir in the browned ground beef and mix well.
- Cover and let simmer 30 minutes while you prepare the cheese mixture.
- Place ricotta cheese in large mixing bowl.
- Make a well in the center and add 1/2 cup Romano cheese, mozzarella cubes, salt, pepper, and parsley.
- In a small bowl, beat egg lightly. Pour into center well with cheeses.
- Mix until thoroughly combined.
- When tomato sauce has cooked for 30 minutes, spoon a layer of tomato sauce into a 6-qt. oval crock pot.
- Cover with a layer of lasagna noodles, overlapping and breaking pasta to fit all around the bottom, if necessary.
- Add half of the ricotta mixture and carefully spread over lasagna noodles with a frosting knife.
- Cover with a layer of sauce. Then add another layer of lasagna noodles, ricotta mixture, sauce.
- End with a final layer of lasagna noodles and the remaining sauce.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 hours. (I have to set mine on 8 hours and shut it off or switch it to keep warm after 4 hours since my slow cooker cooks anything under 8 on high.).
- In the last 60 minutes, sprinkle top with remaining Romano cheese and slices of mozzarella.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 358.3, Fat 21.8, SaturatedFat 11.4, Cholesterol 87.6, Sodium 581.5, Carbohydrate 17.1, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 2.5, Protein 23
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[email protected]This lasagna was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either. I probably won't make it again.
Trinity Johnson
[email protected]This lasagna was amazing! It was so easy to make, and it tasted like it came from a restaurant. I will definitely be making this again.
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[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my lasagna turned out really dry. I think I might have overcooked the noodles.
Saleem Iqbal
[email protected]This lasagna was delicious! I loved the combination of flavors, and the cheese was perfectly melted. I would definitely make this again.
Broken Bilal
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of lasagna, but I thought this recipe was pretty good. The sauce was flavorful, and the cheese was gooey. I would definitely make this again if I was in the mood for lasagna.
Bob Solomon
[email protected]This lasagna was a bit too cheesy for my taste. I think I would use less cheese next time.
Bipana Dahal
[email protected]I thought this lasagna was really good! The flavors were well-balanced, and the cheese was perfectly melted. I would definitely make this again.
Rita Bakry
[email protected]This lasagna was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either. I probably won't make it again.
Titu Das
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my lasagna was a disaster. The noodles were overcooked, the sauce was too spicy, and the cheese was burnt. I won't be making this again.
Gabe Harris
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my lasagna didn't turn out as good as I hoped. The sauce was a little bland, and the cheese wasn't melted all the way through.
Hasib Jan
[email protected]This lasagna was delicious! The sauce was flavorful, the cheese was gooey, and the noodles were perfectly cooked. I would definitely make this again.
braylie Edge
[email protected]I made this lasagna for a potluck, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, and I got so many compliments. I'll definitely be making this again.
Bryson B
[email protected]This was my first time making lasagna, and it came out perfect! The instructions were easy to follow, and the dish was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Gabi Perca
[email protected]I've made this lasagna several times now, and it always turns out amazing. It's so easy to make, and the results are always impressive. I highly recommend it!
Opoku Cornelius
[email protected]This lasagna was a hit with my family! The flavors were rich and delicious, and the cheese was perfectly melted and gooey. I also loved that I could make it in the crock pot, which made it so easy to prepare.