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Almost Lasagna (Crock Pot)
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Sun Jan 10, 2010 4:29 pmby Liz
Somebody asked me to post this:
Almost Lasagna (Crock Pot)
1 box rotini, ziti or other pasta
2 jars (28 oz) pasta sauce (one with tomato chunks)
1 egg
1/2 pound ground beef, 1/2 pound sausage
2 Tbsp olive oil (to use to pre cook pasta al dente)
1 c parmesan cheese
1/2 c Italian bread crumbs
1 bag mozzarella cheese
Beat together:
1 container (16-20 oz) ricotta cheese
2 eggs
1 c parmesan cheese
1 1/2 tsp parsley flakes
dash of salt & pepper
Directions:
Line or grease crock pot.
Brown and drain meat.
Mix: pasta, pasta sauce, meat, parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, 1 egg, 1/2 bag mozarella. Sprinkle with garlic powder.
Pour 1/2 of pasta/sauce/meat mixture into crock pot
Spread entire ricotta mixture over 1st layer of pasta
Cover with remaining pasta mixture and top with remaining mozarella cheese
Cover and cook on low 4-6 hours
Re: Almost Lasagna (Crock Pot)
Posted:
Sun Jan 10, 2010 4:33 pmby Gentleladybear
Liz this was a great dish at the potluck dinner last night. Think we all enjoyed the "almost" lasagna.
Re: Almost Lasagna (Crock Pot)
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Sun Jan 10, 2010 5:14 pmby mitch5252
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Liz, it sounds wonderful. But could you explain the olive oil ingredient/comment?
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Re: Almost Lasagna (Crock Pot)
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Sun Jan 10, 2010 7:58 pmby sunshinecruiserTN
Delicious and even better the second day. Plus, Liz those liners for your crock pot are the best. Glad I saw them being used.
Re: Almost Lasagna (Crock Pot)
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Sun Jan 10, 2010 8:03 pmby mitch5252
That was basically my question - is the pasta parboiled to al dente. I thought maybe, somehow, it was just cooked/sauteed in the olive oil, which I didn't quite grasp...
I don't put oil in my boiling water for pasta - don't want the sauce to be sliding off!
Zee, when you make lasagna or manicotti, don't you put egg in the ricotta?
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Re: Almost Lasagna (Crock Pot)
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Sun Jan 10, 2010 8:29 pmby Gentleladybear
Olive oil is used so the pasta doesn't stick together. I always use it when cooking pasta. Not the italian style zee? So does your pasta stick together?
Re: Almost Lasagna (Crock Pot)
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Sun Jan 10, 2010 8:57 pmby Liz
Thanks Nan, for defending me.
That's why I put oil in the water too. But hey, I got this recipe off the internet and that's what it said. Yes, I put 1 egg in the meat/breadcrumb mixture and 2 in the ricotta mix, 'cause that's what it said to do. Must be ok, since everybody liked it. I made this at the 2007 FL gtg too. That time I didn't cook the pasta first and thought it was kind of dry, sooo....That's my story and I'm sticking to it (no oil added)!
ps. No one could wait 4-6 hours to eat, and it seemed to be done in 3...probably because the pasta was pre-cooked.
Re: Almost Lasagna (Crock Pot)
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Sun Jan 10, 2010 9:55 pmby oregontocal
Sounds like something to try REAL soon, as much as I love lasagna.
Re: Almost Lasagna (Crock Pot)
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Sun Jan 10, 2010 11:29 pmby Barbzeee
Yes, Mitch ! Always put eggs in with the ricotta cheese and cheese and parsley makes it rich and creamy..
Liz, yes it was very good I remember cause I asked ya then... Hey and when someone else is cookin for ya. Ya know it's always gonna be a gooder (PA dutch term)...So I ain't a fussin' no ma'am not me... I just wish I was there..cause I sure could use some good laughs...
And as for the Liners for the Crock pot...as soon as they came on the Market...this gal had hers..cause ya all know how I love my Crock Pot...gosh I think I might even have it bronzed on my Tomb Stone...hahahahaha...
Ok...now I'm a gonna tuck in for the night... actually have to make room for me self as the critters have got their spots....Gawd it's tough here..cold and no room on the bed.... especially since the electric blanket is on.... wooooooo hoooooooo here I come
God Bless Sleep Tight and Don't let the Bed bugs bite cha
Zeee
Re: Almost Lasagna (Crock Pot)
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Sun Jan 10, 2010 11:34 pmby Barbzeee
Nan, Sorry to say...but my Pasta doesn't stick together....LOL... and No OIL... cause I want every bit of sauce to be on that noodle..!!!!
Maybe if ya have enough water boiling and a good amount of salt in the water and stir it up... it won't stick... 
And did I show ya my gadget for cooking pasta..... the Fasta Pasta cooker.. Micro wave that baby.. and always get good al dente... Hubby can't ruin it..
In fact no fuss no muss...but clue ... put some salt in the water too.... Yucko without salt....
Ok... I'm done for the night ..took all my meds and I'm ducking under...
Toodles..
God Bless
Zeee
Re: Almost Lasagna (Crock Pot)
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Wed Jan 13, 2010 10:28 amby Ladyhawk
I'd like to try this on the weekend. I have a crockpot at home, but don't have one for the RV yet. Do you use a smaller pot for your RVs or stick with the usual size?
Re: Almost Lasagna (Crock Pot)
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Wed Jan 13, 2010 12:42 pmby Barbzeee
Hey Amy, I use what I normally use... as it's our home away from home.. and make sure you use Liners...makes a big difference for clean up .. in the Rig...and at home too.. Lots of recipes to check over and if ya want to try your hands at bread making Mitch put up an easy one to make ..No kneading...
You've got a lot of selections of goodies to try... and they are all worth it too
God Bless and Enjoy
Zeee
Re: Almost Lasagna (Crock Pot)
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Wed Jan 13, 2010 1:26 pmby Ladyhawk
Between the lasagna and the oreo cream cheese balls, this should be a very happy weekend.
Re: Almost Lasagna (Crock Pot)
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Wed Jan 13, 2010 2:31 pmby AlmostThere
I have not checked out my grocery store for the liners. Are they a "one size fits all" or do they come on sizes. I recently bought a 2 1/2 qt crockpot and would like one to fit it when I use it in my MH.
