Dinner for 10
Crockpot Lasagna
Lasagna noodles cook slowly with seasoned beef, marinara, ricotta, and melted cheeses in a layered slow-cooker meal.
$6.47for 4 servings
$1.62 per serving$6.47 for 4
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The amounts listed are small for a full dinner, so this price per serving is likely low. Plan on a side or a bigger portion.
- 255 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 10servings as written
- $typical cost tier
ItalianKid-friendlyBudgetFamilyDinnersSlow cookerCold-weather comfort
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Ground beef$5.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $5.49Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.20Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.03Typical price |
| Pasta sauce$0.10/oz typical | 26 oz | $2.60Typical price |
| Cottage cheese or ricotta$0.17/oz typical | 15 oz | $2.55Typical price |
| Mozzarella$0.30/oz typical | 8 oz | $2.40Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.48Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
| Ramen and Asian noodles$0.18/oz typical | 8 oz | $1.44Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $16.17 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup diced white onion
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 jars (26 oz) marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 containers (15 oz) ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley or 2 teaspoons dried parsley
- 8 oz uncooked lasagna noodles
Steps
- Brown the beef and onion in a large skillet over medium heat for 8 minutes, add the garlic, and cook 1 minute.
- Stir in the marinara sauce and water, then simmer for 5 minutes until the beef reaches 160 F.
- Mix the ricotta, egg, garlic powder, parsley, and parmesan in a medium bowl.
- Spread sauce in a 6-quart slow cooker, add broken noodles, spoon on ricotta, and repeat the layers, finishing with sauce and mozzarella.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours, until the noodles are tender and the center is hot.
- Turn off the slow cooker and rest the lasagna for 15 minutes before cutting.
Swaps
- Ground beef for Ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Mozzarella for Cheddar and shredded cheeseabout the same price
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