HEARTY SLOW-COOKER LASAGNA
Lasagna is a popular holiday meal, but it's hard to find time to put it together. This slow cooker version will allow you to enjoy time with your family and still put an elegant dinner on the table. -Kathryn Conrad, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 4h25m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cut three 25x3-in. strips of heavy-duty foil; crisscross so they resemble spokes of a wheel. Place strips on bottom and up sides of a 5-qt. slow cooker. Coat strips with cooking spray. , In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook beef over medium heat until beef is no longer pink, 6-8 minutes. drain. Set beef aside. , In same pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, zucchini and carrot; cook and stir until just tender, 2-3 minutes. Stir in beef mixture, marinara sauce, Italian seasoning and if desired, crushed red pepper. In a large bowl, combine ricotta, Parmesan, eggs and basil., Spread 1/2 cup meat sauce into the bottom of the slow cooker. Layer with 4 noodles, breaking as needed to fit. Top with 1-1/2 cups meat mixture, 1-2/3 cups cheese mixture and 1 cup mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers twice. Cook, covered, on low until noodles are tender, 4 hours. Let stand 30 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with grape tomatoes and additional basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 631 calories, Fat 32g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 199mg cholesterol, Sodium 1074mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 43g protein.
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Pilokes Codin
[email protected]This lasagna is a bit too spicy for my taste. I would have liked it to be milder.
Nsubuga Nickolas
[email protected]I've made this lasagna several times and it always comes out perfect. It's a family favorite.
Ginger Cole
[email protected]This lasagna is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.
Kasujja Yasin
[email protected]I made this lasagna for my boyfriend and he loved it! He said it was the best lasagna he's ever had.
Itz uni Sunny
[email protected]This lasagna is a bit too cheesy for my taste. I would have liked it to have more meat.
Helal MD
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lasagna, but I tried this recipe and I was pleasantly surprised. It was really good!
Eric Aguilar
[email protected]This lasagna is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. It's the best lasagna I've ever had.
Elhabchi Said
[email protected]I made this lasagna for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
khaushansseb Mangrio
[email protected]This lasagna is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.
Sintayehu Belay
[email protected]I'm a vegetarian, so I made this lasagna with tofu instead of ground beef. It was delicious!
Cindy Meyer
[email protected]This lasagna was amazing! I will definitely be making it again and again.
mighty darlington
[email protected]I was disappointed with this lasagna. It was dry and the cheese was rubbery.
Pralav Karki
[email protected]This lasagna was a bit too heavy for my taste. I would have liked it to have more vegetables.
Daniel Mathendu
[email protected]I've tried many lasagna recipes, but this one is by far the easiest and most delicious. It's a keeper!
Nevaeh Macauley
[email protected]I made this lasagna for a party and everyone loved it! It was the perfect comfort food for a cold winter night.
Charlene Randazzo
[email protected]This lasagna was a bit too bland for my taste. I would have liked it to have more spices.
Tahmina Jahan
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lasagna, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so flavorful and cheesy, I couldn't get enough of it.
Adnanfd 229
[email protected]This is the best lasagna recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it always comes out perfect.
Shan Iqbal
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The only thing I would change is to use a little less salt.
Tommy Benn
[email protected]This lasagna was a hit with my family! The flavors were rich and delicious, and the cheese was gooey and perfect. I will definitely be making this again.