Ingredients
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- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups beef broth
- 8 oz lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat until fully cooked. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until the onion becomes translucent.
- Transfer the browned meat mixture to your crockpot. Pour in the crushed tomatoes and beef broth, then sprinkle in the Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine all ingredients.
- Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6-8 hours. About 30 minutes before serving, add the broken lasagna noodles.
- Carefully stir in the ricotta and mozzarella cheeses once the noodles are tender. Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil and grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
For a leaner option, substitute ground turkey or sausage for ground beef. You can add vegetables like spinach or zucchini. To make it gluten-free, use gluten-free lasagna noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg