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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lissa0081

posted:10/13/2009

entire family of picky eaters loved this! the only downfall is if you cook for the entire 6hrs the noodles turn to disgusting mush... cooked for 4 1/2 the last time on low and it was perfect! Will continue to make many times! it pleases a picky 1st grader and picky husband:)

a_ryzek

posted:10/13/2009

This recipe was very good. Instead of adding water I added extra spaghetti sauce, so I didn't have any issues with this being bland. Easy to put together, convenient to use the slow cooker. Husband and 7 year old both loved it. I would definitely make again.

bettycats

posted:10/13/2009

We absolutely love this recipe. It is so easy to make and the results are phenomenal.

a cook

posted:10/13/2009

I could not believe this lasagna was tasty and so easy to make, my son ate it !!!! he hates lasagna he had a second plate full !!! great job guys !!!

MsSharonK

posted:10/13/2009

This is the ONLY way to make Lasagna! I have made it several times and every time it is a winner. I will continue to use this recipe for Lasagna from now on. No hot oven in the summer!!

sebekneferu

posted:10/13/2009

This lasagna was simple and convenient to prepare. I liked that you could use regular lasagna noodles without having to pre-boil them. The noodles do get extremely tender cooking for so many hours, but they didn't fall apart. I would recommend adding some seasoning, especially salt, to the beef while it's cooking for more flavor. I substituted pureed low-fat cottage cheese for the ricotta, regular shredded mozzarella for the 2%, and basil for the parsley and it turned out fine.

magnummamma

posted:10/13/2009

This lasagna was a hit with all my kids. We'll definitely make this again.

karenscott215

posted:10/13/2009

Great recipe! I had it camping last weekend for a large group. I doubled the recipe and it turned out perfect!

Lisaluvsdmb4ever

posted:10/13/2009

It was great the first time I made it! I have varied a few different things, used more sauce, cheeses and meats and still came out great! nice to have on a busy day.

a cook

posted:10/13/2009

This recipe turned out much better than expected. Great for a weeknight family meal.