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Instructions
1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet until shimmering.
2
Add onion and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes.
3
Add garlic and ground beef, season with salt and pepper.
4
Brown the ground beef until no longer pink.
5
Add pasta sauce to pan and simmer for five minutes.
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Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl, combine 3 cups of mozzarella cheese, ricotta, Parmesan, eggs, Italian seasoning, parsley, salt and pepper (to taste) and mix well.
7
Spray the slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.
8
Spread a thin layer of the sauce mixture in the bottom of the slow cooker and top with one layer of lasagna noodles; You should be able to get 4 noodles broken in half across.
9
Spread a layer of the cheese mixture across using a spatula or the back of a large spoon.
10
Add a layer of the sauce mixture and 9 pieces of pepperoni.
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Top with four more noodles.
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Repeat until you have four layers, ending with pepperoni on top.
13
Cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours.
14
After 4 hours, sprinkle remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese on top.
15
Leave uncovered and allow the cheese to melt.
16
Once cheese has melted, turn off the slow cooker and allow the lasagna to set for about 10 minutes before serving.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Brown Your Meat First 🍖Sauté the ground beef and onions in olive oil before adding to the slow cooker to develop deep, caramelized flavors that elevate the entire dish.
- Break the Noodle Rule 🍝Don't cook the lasagna noodles beforehand; add them dry to the slow cooker where they'll absorb liquid and cook perfectly without becoming mushy or overcooked.
- Layer Strategically for Even Cooking 🧀Alternate thin layers of sauce, noodles, and cheese mixture rather than thick chunks to ensure even heat distribution and prevent dry or undercooked sections.
- Drain Your Ricotta Mixture 💧Mix eggs, ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan ahead of time and let it sit in a fine-mesh strainer for 15 minutes to remove excess moisture and prevent a watery final dish.
- Cook Low and Long for Best Results ⏱️Use the low setting for 6-8 hours instead of high heat to allow flavors to meld deeply and cheese to melt evenly without the edges drying out.
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