Beat the Heat Crock Pot Lasagna
This easy crock pot lasagna is a fantastic way to enjoy a hearty, cheesy meal without heating up your kitchen!
**Ingredients:**
– Lasagna noodles (enough to layer your crock pot)
– 1 jar (around 24 oz) of your favorite spaghetti sauce
– 1 ½ cups cottage cheese
– 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
– 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
**Instructions:**
1. **Brown the Ground Beef:**
– In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain any excess grease.
2. **Layer the Ingredients:**
– Spread a thin layer of spaghetti sauce on the bottom of your crock pot.
– Break lasagna noodles to fit the crock pot and create a single layer on top of the sauce.
– Add half of the browned ground beef over the noodles.
– Spread half of the cottage cheese on top of the beef.
– Sprinkle with half of the mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese.
3. **Repeat Layers:**
– Add another layer of spaghetti sauce on top of the cheese.
– Repeat with remaining noodles, ground beef, cottage cheese, mozzarella cheese, and parmesan cheese.
4. **Cook:**
– Cover the crock pot and cook on low for 4-5 hours, or until the noodles are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
**Tips:**
– For a richer flavor, add a splash of red wine to the browned ground beef.
– If your crock pot runs hot, start checking the lasagna after 3 hours.
– Let the lasagna cool slightly before serving to avoid burns.
Enjoy your comforting and effortless crock pot lasagna!