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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sudip Gautam
[email protected]This lasagna is the worst thing I've ever eaten. I would not recommend it to my worst enemy.
Namusisi Racheal
[email protected]This recipe is a disaster. Don't waste your time or money.
Md Kawser
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my lasagna turned out terrible. It was a waste of time and ingredients.
Debendra Karki
[email protected]The lasagna fell apart when I tried to serve it. I think I should have cooked it for a little less time.
Pro Me
[email protected]I didn't like the flavor of the sauce. It was too bland for my taste.
Abubakar Yusuf Garba
[email protected]The lasagna was a little dry, even though I followed the recipe exactly.
rahise Ameen
[email protected]I found that the lasagna took longer to cook than the recipe said. I had to add an extra hour to the cooking time.
OmaraDaniel Winner&Elvis
[email protected]This lasagna was a little too cheesy for my taste, but overall it was still good.
Holdweight Thomas
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses a slow cooker. It's so convenient to be able to just throw everything in and let it cook all day.
Vr Sgshf
[email protected]This lasagna was so easy to make and it turned out so good! I will definitely be making this again.
Josta Dladla
[email protected]I made this lasagna for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Ahmad Masoma
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The lasagna was delicious and the instructions were easy to follow.
Tosja
[email protected]This lasagna is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. I love that I can just throw it in the crock pot and forget about it.
Don Kam
[email protected]I was skeptical about making lasagna in a crock pot, but I was pleasantly surprised. The lasagna was cooked evenly and the cheese was melted and bubbly.
gaBBar King
[email protected]I've made this lasagna several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The leftovers are even better the next day.
Md Tasin Ahmed
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the lasagna turned out great! I used a slow cooker liner to make cleanup a breeze.
Iyazi Yakala
[email protected]This lasagna was a hit with my family! The sauce was flavorful and the cheese was gooey and melted perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.