Lasagna, in a Crockpot

Mike
Mike @cook_3631728

Lasagna, in a Crockpot

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Ingredients

45 mins
12 servings
  1. 1 lbGround Beef (85% lean)
  2. 1 lbItalian Sausage
  3. 1 lbLasagna Noodles, uncooked
  4. 28 ozCan Tomato sauce
  5. 6 ozcan tomato paste
  6. 12 ozRicotta Chesse
  7. 1 cupParmesan Cheese (or more to taste)
  8. 1 mediumonion, finely chopped
  9. 4 cloveGarlic, finely chopped (we love garlic in our family, and are afraid of vampires. If you must reduce volume of garlic, do so-but at your own peril).
  10. 1 lbMozzarella shredded
  11. 33/100 cupBacon Grease (secret ingredient)
  12. Spices
  13. 2 tbspOregano
  14. 1 tbspsalt
  15. 1 tbspItalian Seasoning
  16. 1 tbspGround Black Pepper

Cooking Instructions

45 mins
  1. 1

    Melt 1/3 cup bacon grease in large pan with lid on medium heat. Brown Sausage and Ground Beef (the bacon grease will make it much easier to break up the beef and sausage while browning. can be omitted, but does add flavor!). When almost browned add garlic and onions. Cook until onions softened.

  2. 2

    Add Tomato sauce, paste, and spices. Stir well. Cover with lid and simmer for 20 minutes.

  3. 3

    Combine Ricotta and Parmesan in bowl. Mix well.

  4. 4

    Layer sauce, cheese mixture, and noodles in crockpot, breaking up noodles if necessary to fit. Start with Sauce!

  5. 5

    Save some sauce to put over last layer of noodles. Cover with Mozzarella cheese.

  6. 6

    Cook on low for 4-6 hours.

  7. 7

    Serve hot and enjoy!

  8. 8

    LOVE to serve with bread sticks or garlic bread.

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