Lasagna Two Ways: Classic Oven Baked vs. Slow Cooker

In this episode of Everyday Cooks Recipe Club, Stephanie suggests we make a classic lasagna. We each use a different method. Kelly makes an oven baked lasagna while Stephanie makes her lasagna in the crockpot. Both of us remember how easy this dish is to make and why it never goes out of style!In this episode, we talk about:Why Stephanie picked this recipeMaking marinara sauce from scratchCottage cheese vs ricotta cheeseBoil the noodles or not?Baking the lasagna vs cooking in the slow cookerHow each of us prepared the recipes (and where we improvised!)Our honest thoughts on flavor, texture, and whether it’s worth making againResources & LinksMarinara sauce recipem/shorts/5Jr3bJ2T1UA?si=LlorJoXUzLIWvVluLasagna recipehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzJss3PUGHEBonus! This is Stephanie’s own recipe!Easy Slow-Cooker LasagnaIngredients1-pound Italian sausage1 small onion2 garlic cloves chopped1 large jar 24oz pasta sauce (marinara or your pick)1 cup chicken stock or bone broth1 24 oz low-fat cottage cheese1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese1 cup freshly shredded parmesan cheese5 oz (small clam or bag) of fresh baby spinach6-8 oven ready-bake lasagna noodles2 tablespoons Italian seasoning1 tablespoon Herbs de ProvanceOptional1 teaspoon red pepper flakes½ finely chopped jalapeno8 oz chopped mushrooms1 yellow or orange bell pepper chopped (or any other veggies you like)LOW CARB replace lasagna noodles with cabbage leavesDirections1. Cook Italian sausage then drain grease either into foil or with a paper towel.2. Add onion and cook (do not overcook onion)3. Add jar of pasta sauce along with 1 cup chicken stock and mix with sausage and onion4. In a separate bowl, mix the cottage cheese along with the seasonings: Italian seasoning, Herbs de Provance, and red pepper flakes5. Line slow cooker with cooking bag or non-stick cooking spray6. Scoop about ½ - 1 cup of the sausage & sauce mixture to the bottom of the slow cooker7. Add a layer of the ready-bake lasagna noodles. It’s ok to break them to cover the sauce8. Add a layer of the cottage cheese mixture9. Add chopped bell pepper and spinach (veggies)10. Last layer add shredded mozzarella and parmesan cheese11. Repeatsausage & sauce mixturenoodlescottage cheeseveggiescheese12. Slow cook HIGH 3 hours, LOW 4-6Support the ShowIf you loved this episode, please follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with a friend who loves to cook. It helps our little cooking club grow and keeps us inspired to bring you more recipes each month! Thank you for your support!DisclaimerEveryday Cooks Recipe Club is a podcast for home cooks who love exploring new recipes and sharing the experience. We feature recipes from talented chefs, cookbook authors, and food creators, always giving full credit to the original source. We do not claim ownership of these recipes, and we encourage listeners to support the chefs by purchasing their cookbooks or visiting their websites or social channels. For copyright reasons, we do not share full recipes in our show notes. Instead, we talk about our own cooking experiences, tips, and takeaways.CreditOriginal Music by Matthew J. SmithRecipe Testers are Matt, Ryan, Matt and Cameron