AWESOME CROCK POT LASAGNA

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My family is crazy about my lasagna, so I thought I'd try it in the crock pot. I think it would be great for a potluck.

Provided by God Loves U

Categories     Pork

Time 8h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 lb Italian sausage
1/2 lb ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 (4 ounce) can sliced mushrooms
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup dry red wine
3 cups spaghetti sauce
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
12 lasagna noodles, uncooked
1 egg, slightly beaten
2 cups ricotta cheese or 2 cups cottage cheese
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons parsley flakes
1 dash fresh ground black pepper
2 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Brown meat and onion in large skillet, drain off excess fat.
  • (this can be done ahead and kept frozen until ready to use).
  • Add garlic, mushrooms, salt, wine, spaghetti sauce, paste, and tomato sauce to the meat mixture; mix well.
  • Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, combine egg, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese and parsley flakes, set aside.
  • Spray crock pot with cooking oil.
  • Layer the bottom of a 5 to 6 quart crock pot with 4 noodles, broken into pieces to fit.
  • Spread half of the ricotta cheese mixture over the noodles.
  • Top with 1/4 of the meat mixture and 1/4 of the shredded cheese.
  • Top with 4 noodles, remaining cheese mixture, 1/4 of the meat mixture and 1/4 shredded cheese.
  • Top with remaining 4 noodles and remaining meat mixture.
  • Cover; cook on low setting for 6 to 8 hours.
  • About 10 minutes before serving, sprinkle top of lasagna with remaining shredded cheese.
  • Cover; let stand 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.

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