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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crl0421

posted:10/2/2009

Love this recipe!! Went to a football game came home to a hot cooked meal. Does not need more than 4 hours on LOW!!

peytandjoshsmom

posted:10/2/2009

This was so easy to make! And it was so good. I've never fixed lasagna own my own. Always bought the frozen kind. This was soooooo much better. My family enjoyed this great meal at home!

mjc1273

posted:10/1/2009

So easy to make & very GOOD!!!

coupleofbucks

posted:9/30/2009

This recipe was very tasty. I did add Italian seasonings instead of fresh parsley. It was done in about 3 1/2 hours. If I would have let it cook longer it would have burned. I think you just have to know your crock pot and keep an eye on it the first time you make it

illiaki

posted:9/25/2009

This is a great recipe. I have already made it twice since I got the latest magazine. The kids love it, which is a bonus. It is way easier than traditional lasagna but doesn't sacrifice taste. Definitely a keeper - we've already passed this recipe along to friends!

laenciso

posted:9/25/2009

This is a great and easy lasagna recipe.

sbennett05

posted:9/22/2009

Another awesome recipe for my slow-cooker! I am going to make lasagna like this a lot. I don't prefer meat in in but my husband does so I just pick it out. The recipe is fantastic!

TamekaEmerson

posted:9/21/2009

This recipe was absolutely delicious. My kids loved it and begged for more. Will definitely make it again, especially in my convenient slow cooker!!!

ceecee56

posted:9/21/2009

this was very good but it doesn't take 6 hours. i think the mimimum is all it takes to get the noodles done. i cooked it longer and the noodles were a little mushy. there's no need to cook it until the liquid is gone; it goes away after it sits for a few minutes anyway.l also added 1# italian sausage to the hamburger. everyone loved it. i will definitely fix it again.

AGNETHA

posted:9/21/2009

GREAT!! easy and fast - can't beat this for company! I made it with Ground turkey! My husband ate it for 3 days straight!!