lasagna & baked ziti for dummies?

[tulip]

I make amazing lasagne in my crock pot. I make it with spinach, which I mix with the egg, ricotta and some of the mozzerella. Then I layer according to the directions on the pasta box, ending with sauce and mozzerella on top. Do not cook the noodles before--just lay them in there dry.

6-8 hours later (depending on your crock pot), you'll have delicious spinach lasagne, and no oven mess.

[channlluv]

Oh my stars. You mean I don't have to cook the noodles first? Sheesh. That's the reason I don't make it often because cooking those damn noodles is such a hassle! Ha!

I have to try this crockpot lasagna.

Would gluten-free noodles work, do you think? Anyone have a favorite?

Roxy

[tulip]

I just made some with noodles made from Jerusalem artichokes. It was great.

[nscrbug]

X2 on the crockpot lasagna!!! I used a recipe from the Kraft website and tweaked it a bit to my liking. It's very basic - uncooked lasagna noodles, jarred sauce (or use your own), ricotta mixture (cheese, egg, parsley, parmesan & mozzarella)...layer in crockpot and cook on low for 6 hours. Comes out fantastic...and the smell fills up the house all afternoon.

[Ambikes]

I make a lasagna that's very similar to the one Roxy does also. However, I'll usually sub the ricotta for cottage cheese. My mom always made lasagna this way, so I didn't even realize you were supposed to use ricotta until I moved away from home! The cottage cheese has a lot more protein and less fat than the ricotta, and you don't sacrifice a whole lot of flavor. Lasagna with ricotta is a little more rich and cheesy, though.

[ny biker]

You guys are awesome. Thank you!!

[bmccasland]

Uncooked noodles and a crock pot, who knew??