Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 8 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with onion and garlic until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Transfer the beef mixture to a slow cooker. Add crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- 30 minutes before serving, stir in broken lasagna noodles. Cover and cook until noodles are tender.
- In a small bowl, mix ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses.
- Serve soup hot, topped with a dollop of the cheese mixture.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.