Name: Crock Pot Lasagna
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 20 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef (or turkey); 1 cup diced yellow onion; 1 tablespoon chopped garlic; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 2 x 600mL jars tomato pasta sauce (about 40 oz total); 16 oz ricotta cheese; 3 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided; 1/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning; 15 oz jar Alfredo sauce; 1 lb uncooked regular lasagna noodles; Fresh chopped parsley (optional)

Description

A delicious, easy-to-make lasagna cooked in a Crock Pot that requires minimal effort, perfect for a hearty meal.

Ingredients

1 lb lean ground beef (or turkey)
1 cup diced yellow onion
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 x 600mL jars tomato pasta sauce (about 40 oz total)
16 oz ricotta cheese
3 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
15 oz jar Alfredo sauce
1 lb uncooked regular lasagna noodles
Fresh chopped parsley (optional)

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Instructions

Brown the Meat: Place the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Break it apart with a spatula.
Toss in the Onions: Add diced yellow onions and cook until both are browned and the onions are soft.
Get Garlicky: Drain excess grease, then stir in garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook for another two minutes.
Add Sauce: Pour one jar of tomato pasta sauce into the mixture, stir to combine and remove from heat.
Mix Your Cheeses: In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, 2 cups of mozzarella, parmesan, Italian seasoning, and Alfredo sauce. Stir until combined.
Prep the Crock Pot: Spray the inside with cooking spray.
Layer That Goodness: Spoon one-third of the meat sauce into the bottom of the Crock Pot.
Noodle Time: Layer uncooked lasagna noodles over the meat sauce, breaking some to fit.
Spread the Love: Spread one-third of the ricotta mixture over the noodles.
Repeat: Layer one-third meat sauce, noodles, and ricotta two more times.
Final Noodle Layer: Add another layer of noodles on top.
Top it Off: Pour the second jar of tomato pasta sauce over the noodles.
Cheesy Finale: Sprinkle remaining mozzarella cheese over the top.
The Waiting Game: Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 hours or LOW for 6 hours.
Let it Rest: Once done, turn off the Crock Pot and let it rest for 10 to 15 minutes.
Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with parsley if desired, slice, and serve hot.

Notes

For a vegetarian version, use sautéed vegetables instead of meat.