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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Rumana Kawsar
[email protected]I've made this lasagna several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's easy to make, and it's always delicious.
Mithun Kor
[email protected]This lasagna was a huge hit at my party! Everyone loved it, and they all asked for the recipe.
Yug Chhetri
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lasagna, but I thought this recipe was pretty good. The zucchini and spinach made it a lot lighter and healthier than traditional lasagna.
Boineelo Makgatlhe
[email protected]This lasagna was a little too cheesy for my taste. I think I would have liked it better if there had been less cheese.
Mis Parul
[email protected]I'm a lasagna purist, so I wasn't a huge fan of the zucchini and spinach. But I have to admit, it was still pretty good.
Razuan Hosen
[email protected]I would give this recipe a 3 out of 5 stars. It was easy to make, but the flavor was just average.
Abdullah Malik
[email protected]This lasagna was okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.
Asad Kiyani
[email protected]Not my favorite lasagna recipe. I'll stick to my old standby.
Aaron Spindlow
[email protected]This recipe failed miserably. The lasagna was dry and flavorless.
B.S.k gamer11
[email protected]My family loved this lasagna. It was a great way to get them to eat their vegetables.
Cristal Boo9
[email protected]Easy and delicious!
Lochlan Solah
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've already made it twice, and it's been a hit both times. Thanks for sharing!
Zaman wahid
[email protected]The instructions were a little confusing, but I figured it out eventually. The lasagna turned out great, so it was worth the effort.
Maggieann Lane
[email protected]This lasagna was a little too bland for my taste. I think I would have liked it better if I had added more spices.
Nikita lucille
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of zucchini, but I really enjoyed this lasagna. The zucchini and spinach were cooked perfectly, and they added a nice texture and flavor to the dish.
babar sha
[email protected]This recipe is a lifesaver! I'm a busy working mom, and I don't always have time to cook elaborate meals. This lasagna is so easy to throw together in the crock pot, and it always turns out delicious. Plus, my kids love it!
Tahir Sultan
[email protected]I've made this lasagna several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The flavors are incredible, and the zucchini and spinach make it feel like a healthier version of lasagna.
ronnie guxie2
[email protected]This lasagna was a hit with my family! The zucchini and spinach added a delicious and healthy twist to the classic dish. I also loved how easy it was to make in the crock pot.