Crockpot Lasagna

Crock Pot Lasagna

Easy Peasy Quick and Cheesy

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Food Category: Crock Pot, Main Course
Submitted by: Myrna Kulow
Recipe Source: Online
Keywords: Italian Comfort Food, hamburger, pasta, Lazy Day, Short Cut

Ingredients:
1 Bag Frozen Cheese Ravioli

1 lb Ground Chuck, cooked

3 Cans 15 oz Crushed Tomatoes

1 Tbsp Italian Seasoning

1 Tbsp Garlic Salt

4 Cups Mozzarella Cheese

1/4 Cup Parmigiano Reggiano


Directions:
Brown and drain the hamburger.  Stir in tomato and seasonings. 

In the crock pot, layer sauce, ravioli and mozzarella; Repeat.

Cook on Low for 4 hours. Turn off and rest 15 min before serving.


Additional Comments:
As always, serve with salad and/or toasted garlic bread.


Quantity: 10 Servings. Serving Size 8 oz.

Prep Time: 5 Min
Cooking Time: 4 hrs

Nutritional Values: 

516 calories per serving. Iron, C, Calcium. 39g Carbs. 25g Fat.

Mexican Macaroni Salad

Mexican Macaroni Salad

Cold Pasta  Staycation

Submitted by: Myrna Kulow
Recipe Source: Pinterest
Keywords: cold pasta salad delicious

Ingredients:
1 lb Elbow Macaroni, drained & rinsed

2 ears Fresh Corn

     -or 1 small bag Frozen Corn

1 can Black Beans, drained & rinsed

     -or Red Kidney Beans

1/2 cup Black Olives, chopped

6 Roma Tomatoes, chopped

     -or 2 Large Tomatoes

3 Whole Green Onions, chopped

1/2 Red Onion, finely diced

1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro

     -2 tsp dried

Dressing Ingredients:

1 cup Salsa 

1 cup Sour Cream

1/4 cup Mayonaise

1 clove Garlic, Minced

1/2 tsp Cumin

Salt & Pepper, to taste

2 Fresh Limes, juiced

Directions: 

Boil the macaroni, drain and rinse with cold water until completely cooled. Toss with the rest of the ingredients, add the dressing and gently stir until ingredients are well coated.

Chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours before serving.

Additional Comments:



Quantity: Makes a large bowl, approx 4 quarts.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: Chill for 2 hours

Jumbo Stuffed Shells - 3 Cheese

Jumbo Stuffed Shells 

3 Cheese Shells baked in Marinara

Submitted by: ChiChi
Recipe Source: Karen's Own Recipe
Keywords: Italian, casserole, pasta, red, spaghetti, marinara, baked, sausage,

Ingredients:

1 box (12 oz) Jumbo Pasta Shells

Chopped Fresh Basil, for garnish

1/4 cups Mozzarella Cheese, shredded (reserved) 

Cheese Stuffing:

1 cup Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
1 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
1 lg tub (2 lb) Ricotta Cheese
     - or sm 15 oz tub Ricotta
      + sm 16 oz tub Cottage Cheese
     -or 1 lg 24 oz tub Low Fat Cottage Cheese
1 Egg, beaten
1 tsp Cracked Black Pepper
1 tsp Garlic Powder
1 Tbsp Dried Parsley

*1 lg (24 oz) jar Spaghetti Sauce

or make your own...

Karen's Marinara Sauce:
The Base:
1 lg jar (24 oz) Spaghetti Sauce, original flavor
1 can crushed or diced Tomatoes
2 tsp. Dried Garden Oregano
2 tsp. Dried Garden Basil
2 tsp. Dried Garden Parsley
1 Bay Leaf (optional)
Few springs of Dried Garden Thyme
Several Twists of Cracked Black Pepper
Few Twists of Cracked Sea Salt

The Saute:
1/2 Onion, chopped
1 cup Fresh Mushrooms, sliced
 2 cloves Garlic, minced
 Extra Virgin Olive Oil, for saute
1 pat of Real Butter, for saute (optional)
1/4 cup Water or Chianti Dry Red Wine

*Add cooked crumbled sausage, Italian sausage or hamburger if meat sauce is desired.

Main Dish: Pasta