Mile-High Crock Pot Lasagna With Zucchini Or Spinac

Name: Mile-High Crock Pot Lasagna With Zucchini Or Spinach
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 medium zucchini, sliced thinly into 1/4-inch pieces (or about 1-2 cups chopped spinach); 2 garlic cloves, crushed and minced; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon oregano leaves; 1/2 teaspoon basil leaves; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/8 teaspoon anise seed, crushed (optional); 1 (4 ounce) can sliced mushrooms (optional); 1/4 cup snipped fresh parsley (optional); 1 (26 -28 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce, any flavor; 1/4 cup dry red wine; 11 -12 lasagna noodles, uncooked; 1 lb part-skim ricotta cheese; 1 egg, beaten; 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated; 2 cups part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded

Servings: persons

1 lb lean ground beef
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 medium zucchini, sliced thinly into 1/4-inch pieces (or about 1-2 cups chopped spinach)
2 garlic cloves, crushed and minced
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon basil leaves
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon anise seed, crushed (optional)
1 (4 ounce) can sliced mushrooms (optional)
1/4 cup snipped fresh parsley (optional)
1 (26 -28 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce, any flavor
1/4 cup dry red wine
11 -12 lasagna noodles, uncooked
1 lb part-skim ricotta cheese
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
2 cups part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded

1
Brown the beef, onions, zucchini, and garlic in 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet, stirring to break up meat.
2
Stir in the oregano, basil, pepper, crushed anise seeds, sliced mushrooms, parsley, spaghetti sauce, and wine.
3
In a separate bowl, stir together the beaten egg and the ricotta cheese, beating well until mixture is smooth. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, combine well.
4
Grease the bottom and sides of the crock pot (I use cooking spray or butter).
5
Layer about 1/4 of the meat sauce mixture in the bottom of the crock pot. Put a layer of noodles on top of that (break noodles to fit, overlapping is fine). Put about 1/3 of the cheese mixture and sprinkle with 1/4 of the mozzarella. Repeat with sauce, noodles and cheese for another two layers. Top with meat sauce and a little Parmesan and shredded mozzarella on top.
6
Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours (4 hours on HIGH plus 30 minutes on LOW, in my 1990s 'older' model 4-Quart crock pot), or until noodles are tender.

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kcal

Calories

Fat

231

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb lean ground beef, 1 small onion, finely chopped, 2 medium zucchini, sliced thinly into 1/4-inch pieces (or about 1-2 cups chopped spinach), 2 garlic cloves, crushed and minced, and more.

Yes, Mile-High Crock Pot Lasagna With Zucchini Or Spinach falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mile-High Crock Pot Lasagna With Zucchini Or Spinach

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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