MILE-HIGH CROCK POT LASAGNA WITH ZUCCHINI OR SPINACH
This is such a wonderful lasagna recipe! Very hearty and delicious with nice deep layers, plenty of meat and cheese, and just the right amount of seasoned sauce--- plus it's a great way to sneak some veggies into your family's meal!! Very easy to prepare, and any leftovers are great reheated the next day. Equally good with chopped spinach or zucchini.
Provided by BecR2400
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 5h20m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Brown the beef, onions, zucchini, and garlic in 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet, stirring to break up meat.
- Stir in the oregano, basil, pepper, crushed anise seeds, sliced mushrooms, parsley, spaghetti sauce, and wine.
- In a separate bowl, stir together the beaten egg and the ricotta cheese, beating well until mixture is smooth. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, combine well.
- Grease the bottom and sides of the crock pot (I use cooking spray or butter).
- Layer about 1/4 of the meat sauce mixture in the bottom of the crock pot. Put a layer of noodles on top of that (break noodles to fit, overlapping is fine). Put about 1/3 of the cheese mixture and sprinkle with 1/4 of the mozzarella. Repeat with sauce, noodles and cheese for another two layers. Top with meat sauce and a little Parmesan and shredded mozzarella on top.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours (4 hours on HIGH plus 30 minutes on LOW, in my 1990s 'older' model 4-Quart crock pot), or until noodles are tender.
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asif hayat
[email protected]I'm going to try this recipe tonight. It looks delicious!
Zeeshan Najmi
[email protected]This lasagna is so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can just throw it in the crock pot and forget about it.
Jeff Daniel
[email protected]I've made this lasagna several times and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe to have on hand for busy weeknights.
Sunvi Khan
[email protected]This recipe is a great base for lasagna. I like to add my own variations, like different types of cheese or vegetables.
GamerS GamE
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my lasagna turned out dry and crumbly. I think I might have overcooked it.
Joe Abirizk
[email protected]This lasagna was a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more spices next time.
Kyle Diaz
[email protected]I've never made lasagna before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. It turned out great and my family loved it!
Damion LaDue
[email protected]I made this lasagna for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.
Nakawuki Oliva
[email protected]This lasagna was a little too cheesy for my taste, but my husband loved it. I think I'll use less cheese next time.
Adonis DuPrie
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of zucchini, but I loved it in this lasagna! It added a nice texture and flavor.
Asem Aly
[email protected]This was the easiest lasagna I've ever made! I just threw everything in the crock pot and let it cook all day. It came out perfect - the noodles were tender, the sauce was flavorful, and the cheese was melted and bubbly.
Paat6 Tube
[email protected]I wasn't sure how the zucchini and spinach would taste in a lasagna, but I was pleasantly surprised! The zucchini added a subtle sweetness and the spinach was undetectable, but it definitely added to the overall flavor of the dish.
itolivia Carbunaru
[email protected]This lasagna was a hit with my family! The zucchini added a nice freshness and the spinach gave it a boost of nutrition. The sauce was flavorful and the cheese was gooey and melted perfectly. Definitely a keeper!