crock pot lasagna

How To Make crock pot lasagna

• Step 1
  In a large skillet, brown the sausage. When it is halfway browned, add onions and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes. Reduce the heat to low. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Season with kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper.
• Step 2
  In a medium bowl, mix ricotta cheese, parsley, oregano, basil, onion powder, and egg.
• Step 3
  Spoon 1/2 cup of marinara sauce into the bottom of the Crock Pot. Add three oven-ready lasagna noodles to the crock pot, breaking them up if necessary. Add half of the browned meat mixture and 3/4 cup of marinara sauce. Add another layer of oven-ready lasagna noodles. Add 1 cup shredded mozzarella and 3/4 cup marinara sauce. Add another layer of oven-ready lasagna noodles.
• Step 4
  Spread the ricotta cheese mixture and another layer of lasagna noodles. Spoon another 3/4 cup of marinara sauce over the noodles, spreading it with the back of a spoon. Add another layer of oven-ready lasagna noodles
• Step 5
  Add the remaining meat mixture. Add another layer of oven-ready lasagna noodles. and spread with 3/4 cup of marinara sauce
• Step 6
  Drizzle 1/2 cup of water down the sides of the Crock Pot. Cover and cook on low for 3-3 1/2 hours, or until the noodles are soft, but start checking after 2 1/2 hours.
• Step 7
  Layer with remaining shredded mozzarella, cover, and let melt for 20 minutes. Let it rest for 20 minutes before cutting. Garnish with chopped fresh basil, thyme, or Italian parsley.
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