Lasagna Soup Crockpot Warm Family Dinner

Recipe Details

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 6 hours on low
• Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
• Serving: 6 servings

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
• 4 cups beef broth
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 8 oz uncooked lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Fresh basil for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef (or sausage) until browned. Drain excess fat.
2. Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until the onion is translucent.
3. Transfer the meat mixture to the crockpot. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
4. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours.
5. About 30 minutes before serving, add the broken lasagna noodles to the crockpot and stir to combine.
6. Once noodles are al dente, stir in ricotta cheese, half of the mozzarella cheese, and half of the Parmesan cheese until well blended.
7. Serve hot, garnished with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, and fresh basil if desired.