Crockpot Kielbasa Lasagna

Ingredients

• 1 package Kielbasa (Cut into bite-sized pieces; package size was not specified, estimated at approximately 14 oz.)
• 1 Egg
• 15 oz Ricotta cheese (The creator says cottage cheese, cream cheese, or no ricotta may also be used.)
• 1 tbsp Minced garlic (Use one heaping spoonful, plus a little more; quantity estimated from the transcript.)
• 2 tbsp Italian seasoning
• 2 tsp Onion powder
• 1 tsp Black pepper
• 0.75 tsp Crushed red pepper (Optional; use 1/2 to 1 teaspoon for a little kick.)
• 2 cup Parmesan cheese (Use 1 cup in the ricotta mixture and 1 additional cup on top.)
• 24 oz Marinara sauce (The transcript says one 24-ounce jar.)
• 1 box Lasagna noodles (Use regular or oven-ready noodles; box size was not specified, estimated at 16 oz.)
• 2 cup Mozzarella cheese (Use one-third of the cheese in each of the three layers.)
• 0.5 cup Beef broth (Water may be used instead.)

Steps

1. 1

   Cut the kielbasa into bite-sized pieces and set it aside.

2. 2

   In a separate bowl, combine the egg, ricotta, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, onion powder, black pepper, optional crushed red pepper, and 1 cup of the Parmesan cheese. Mix thoroughly, then set the ricotta mixture aside.

3. 3

   Prepare the slow cooker by pouring approximately one-third of the marinara sauce into the bottom, using enough sauce to cover the base.

4. 4

   Arrange a single layer of lasagna noodles over the sauce. Break the noodles as necessary so they fit the slow cooker.

5. 5

   Add one-third of the cut kielbasa over the noodles.

6. 6

   Dollop one-third of the ricotta mixture over the kielbasa. It does not need to be spread evenly.

7. 7

   Sprinkle one-third of the mozzarella cheese over the ricotta mixture.

8. 8

   Repeat the layering process two more times: add one-third of the remaining marinara sauce, a layer of noodles, one-third of the kielbasa, one-third of the ricotta mixture, and one-third of the mozzarella cheese each time, for three layers total.

9. 9

   Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of Parmesan cheese over the top.

10. 10

    Pour 1/2 cup of beef broth around the outside edge of the lasagna. Water may be substituted for the broth.

11. 11

    Cover the slow cooker with its lid. Cook on high for 2 to 3 hours or on low for 4 to 5 hours, until the lasagna is cooked through.

12. 12

    Turn off the slow cooker and let the lasagna stand for approximately 15 minutes so it can thicken.

13. 13

    Serve the crockpot kielbasa lasagna.

Notes

The source does not specify the kielbasa package size, lasagna noodle box size, slow-cooker size, or an exact doneness cue beyond the stated cooking ranges. The creator offers cottage cheese, cream cheese, or omitting ricotta as alternatives, and water as an alternative to beef broth.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• slow-cooked
• crockpot
• Italian-inspired
• comfort food
• family dinner