Slow-Cooker Lasagna

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The easiest lasagna ever includes three kinds of cheese simmering along with spaghetti sauce and ground beef. The slow cooker does everything but go to the store for you.

time

prep:

20 min

total:

4 hr 20 min

servings

total:

8 servings

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What You Need

lb. ground beef

jar (24 oz.) spaghetti sauce

cup water

container (15 oz.) POLLY-O Original Ricotta Cheese

pkg. (7 oz.) KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, divided

1/4

cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided

egg

Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley

lasagna noodles, uncooked

Make It

BROWN meat in large skillet; drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce and water. Mix ricotta, 1-1/2 cups mozzarella, 2 Tbsp. Parmesan, egg and parsley.

SPOON 1 cup meat sauce into slow cooker; top with layers of half each of the noodles (broken to fit) and cheese mixture. Cover with 2 cups meat sauce. Top with remaining noodles (broken to fit), cheese mixture and meat sauce. Cover with lid.

COOK on LOW 4 to 6 hours or until liquid is absorbed. Sprinkle with remaining cheeses; let stand, covered, 10 min. or until melted.

* Made with quality cheeses crafted in the USA.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Healthy Living

Save 30 calories and 4g fat per serving by preparing with lean ground beef, POLLY-O Natural Part Skim Ricotta Cheese and KRAFT Reduced Fat Parmesan Style Grated Topping.

Make Ahead

If your slow cooker has a removable liner, layer ingredients in liner as directed. Refrigerate overnight. Place liner in slow cooker the next day and cook as directed.

Note

Recipe was successfully tested in 4-, 5- and 6-qt. slow cookers. For best results, do not cook on the HIGH heat setting.

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lindi610

posted:12/19/2010

This lasagne was absolutely wonderful! I added sausage and it was fabulous! Even my picky little son asked for seconds!

midnight_dreamz80

posted:12/14/2010

I made this and it turned out really well, the noodles were so soft and the meal was excellent. Used parsley flakes instead of fresh. Will make this again, this is the most simpliest best tasting lasagna. Also cooked in slow cooker for 4hrs was all it needed. Add a salad and some garlic bread for a complete meal. :)

atlcrompton

posted:12/6/2010

make sure you mix the cheeses separate from the meat and sauce. the recipe isn't clear about this and i mixed it all together. it was still very good and easy to make!

blbcsierens

posted:12/2/2010

Very good. Quick and easy. It's a great "lasagna-in-a-pinch" dinner.

Kraftymom04

posted:12/2/2010

I love this recipe!!!! So simple & delicious. I used cottage cheese the first time & LOVED it. I used ricotta cheese the second time & everyone else loved it too. I have made this quite a few times now & it's great every time!!! Everythink is perfect with this recipe!!!!

a cook

posted:11/27/2010

This recipe was very easy to make. I like being able to put it on to cook and 4-6 hours later have a wonderful meal. Fix garlic toast and you have it all.

nmendez

posted:11/23/2010

So very easy & it turned out great. I used uncooked egg noodles and cottage cheese instead of ricotta, everything else the same. The only thing I'd add is a little Mozzarella cheese between the layers to give it a more cheesy texture that we love. So quick & easy for a weeknight meal.

lollikoe

posted:11/21/2010

This is the best lasagne I have ever had! So easy and so so good. I don't make lasagne any other way now. People are amazed at how good it is. And because of the slow cooker, it makes it easy to do. Make it today, you won't regret it!

kstarlene

posted:11/18/2010

So yummy and easy to make! I used variations on the cheeses and it's still tasty! :)

smarion570

posted:11/17/2010

This lasagna was melt in your mouth delicious! I will never bake my lasagna again. I didn't add the meat because I'm a vegetarian and it was just as good.