A Recipe a Day- Slow Cooker Lasagna

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Amy C. Jan 17, 2008, 1:17pm EST

Sounds good!

Joan O. Jan 17, 2008, 1:19pm EST

I agree it doesn't much sound like lasagna. I don't use ricotta in mine though but cottage cheese instead. We like it better and it's much cheaper too.

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Μόףףý ● ķ ~ Jan 17, 2008, 1:21pm EST

That's a weird recipe. Alfredo sauce in lasagna? Now I've seen white lasagna, but not with tomato based sauce AND alfredo, seems it would turn out pink!

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Rob Appell Jan 17, 2008, 1:23pm EST

I think I'd skip the Alfredo sauce and just use more tomato sauce. I like the idea of no ricotta...reminds me too much of cottage cheese...which reminds me of a baby spitting up a bottle. I love mozzarella cheese and would much rather have this anyway...like drippy cheese from a pizza. (I even make stuffed shells without ricotta...I use mozzarella, parmesian and cheddars or swiss in them.)

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☀ Aunt Shanny Jan 17, 2008, 1:24pm EST

I do like cottage cheese as well, Joan. And you're right, much cheaper!

Good point, Mog. I didn't think of that... Maybe I'll just double the parm instead of using the Alfredo sauce.

Thanks!

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Jodi G. Jan 17, 2008, 1:24pm EST

thanks

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Apryl Just Apryl Jan 17, 2008, 1:24pm EST

I just can't have lasagna without the cheeses, fresh mushrooms and my sauce.

But I am a huge fan of the crock pot and would love more recipes for using it.

Thanks Shannon, now about that ice.......

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☀ Aunt Shanny Jan 17, 2008, 1:24pm EST

I love your stuffed shells idea, Rob! That actually makes them easier, I never remember to actually BUY ricotta.

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☀ Aunt Shanny Jan 17, 2008, 1:25pm EST

Thanks, Jodi.

Mushrooms! I forgot the mushrooms! Now you have me thinking about spinach too...

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Michele Scercy Jan 17, 2008, 1:26pm EST

The tomato and alfredo sauces does sound strange together, but I think it would be good.

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Ana S. Jan 17, 2008, 1:26pm EST

I don't eat to many jar sauce either! EWW..mushrooms sound like a great adTiion! Now i am hungry!

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Ana S. Jan 17, 2008, 1:27pm EST

I've made my own and it isn't bad :P

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☀ Aunt Shanny Jan 17, 2008, 1:27pm EST

I wonder if it WOULD turn pink, Shel.

Yeah, I can't believe I forgot mushrooms, Ana!

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Sue B.© The Sting IS Worse Than the Buzz Jan 17, 2008, 1:29pm EST

I think they don't use ricotta because it would be far too rich with the alfredo sauce. I wouldn't like ricotta with alfredo sauce.

I cheat heavily when making lasagna. I buy the frozen ricotta filled ravioloi and layer them with mozzarella, and sliced frozen meatballs, but usually make my own tomato sauce since I don't usually like the jarred sauces either.

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☀ Aunt Shanny Jan 17, 2008, 1:32pm EST

Mmm... I would love the combo. It would be like gnocchi with alfredo.

I can't do the frozen meatballs.

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Bobbie S. Jan 17, 2008, 1:32pm EST

Thanks for the link to the recipe. I am not a fan of many jarred sauces either, but when I am pressed for time, it helps to have some in the cupboard.

I use cottage cheese in my lasagna too, ricotta is more expensive, and my family is on a budget. Cut corners where I can. It actually tastes pretty good.

Oh mushrooms are a favorite of mine too! Yum!

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☀ Aunt Shanny Jan 17, 2008, 1:33pm EST

Thanks for the feedback, Bobbie.

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Robyn F. Jan 17, 2008, 1:34pm EST

wow, easy and yummy!!

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☀ Aunt Shanny Jan 17, 2008, 1:37pm EST

Now I want lasagna...

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Birdee F. Jan 17, 2008, 2:00pm EST

I will have to check it out...I am always up for new meal ideas ;o)

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Bob B. Jan 17, 2008, 2:00pm EST

I agree. You have to have ricotta.

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Mrs. Tammy B. Jan 17, 2008, 2:25pm EST

Sounds like a good try, unfortunatley pasta does NOT cook good in slow cookers.

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☀ Aunt Shanny Jan 17, 2008, 3:24pm EST

Thanks for the feedback.

That is why I rarely do it, Tammy. It tends to get overcooked, and that is the worst thing you can do to pasta!

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Sue * Jan 17, 2008, 5:52pm EST

I've been craving something with ricotta all day long after reading a recipe last night. I'm with you....gotta have ricotta!

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becky soccer mom x1 p. Jan 17, 2008, 5:58pm EST

thanks shannon
I love anything i can do in the crock pot

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Larry H. Jan 17, 2008, 9:20pm EST

Crock pot was a great invention. We have 3 of them.. thanks for sharing...

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☀ Aunt Shanny Jan 18, 2008, 9:34am EST

Thanks, all!

And I agree with you on that one, Larry!

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Rachel D. Jan 20, 2008, 9:05pm EST

thanks for the recipe!

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Karolyn Q. Jan 21, 2008, 7:20am EST

I have a crockpot and may have to try this sometime. Thanks for the recipe.

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queen.susan . Jan 28, 2008, 8:54am EST

thanks for the recipe link.
appreciate it.

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LittleMissSunshine - Shel & Barney Rule L. Jul 3, 2008, 9:31am EDT

The other day I ran out of Prego while making goulash. I noticed a recipe on the back of a can of tomato sauce that only included brown sugar and a couple spices. I was shocked. This is going to save me tons of money now that I've made sauce on my own. I can do it for lasagna too.

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Elaine A. Jan 6, 2009, 6:41am EST

My husband's family owns a Italian Restaurant, they showed me how to make sauce...(LOL)... I used jarred sauce when I do not have time to make my own.

I like La Famiglia Del Grosso pasta sauce. Which costs about $9.00 a jar at Publix (or can be ordered online). The sauce tastes really good.

I made ziti for Christmas Eve, using La Famiglia Del Grosso "Uncle Joe's Vodka Celebration" & "Chef John's Tomato Basil Masterpiece" plus shredded Italian Cheese blend, it was very good. My Husband's family wanted to know how I made it ;-)
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