Slow Cooker Lasagna

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Total Time:
5 hr 55 min
Prep
55 min
Inactive
30 min
Cook
4 hr 30 min
Yield:
10 to 12 servings
Level:
Difficult
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound lasagna noodles
  • 10 ounces eggplant, about 1 small, quartered lengthwise and sliced on mandoline
  • 10 ounces zucchini, about 1 small, sliced lengthwise on mandoline
  • 1 pound hot and mild grass-fed beef sausage links
  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can whole, peeled tomatoes
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning , divided
  • 1/2 ounce all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 ounce goat's milk powder
  • 2 large portobello mushroom caps, sliced
  • 1/2 pound ground pork
  • 4 ounces part-skim mozzarella, grated

Directions

Place the lasagna noodles in a 13 by 9-inch metal pan and pour over enough hot water to cover the noodles. Set aside until pliable, about 30 minutes. Drain the water from the noodles, separate, and set aside.

Place the eggplant and zucchini in the bowl of a salad spinner. Sprinkle with the salt and purge for 20 minutes, tossing after the first 10 minutes. Remove the sausage from its casing and chop or pinch into 1/2-inch pieces. Set aside.

Rinse the eggplant and zucchini under running water and spin until mostly dry.

Use 4 pliable lasagna noodles to line the sides of a 3-quart slow cooker. Overlap the noodles slightly and press against the sides so they stick. Crush 1 tomato with your hand onto the bottom of the slow cooker. Cover with half of the sausage. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of the Italian seasoning, one-fourth of the flour, and one-fourth of the goat's milk powder. Add one-fourth of the purged vegetables in a layer, slightly overlapping the pieces. Add one-fourth of the sliced mushrooms in a layer. Add one-fourth of the remaining noodles in a layer, cut to fit any gaps, slightly overlapping the pieces. Gently press down on the noodles before building next layer. Crush another tomato and place atop the noodles. Add half of the ground pork, sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of the Italian seasoning, one-fourth of the flour, one-fourth of the goat's milk powder, one-fourth of the vegetables, and one-fourth of the mushrooms. Repeat 2 more times with the remaining ingredients. You will have 4 layers.

Spread 2 tablespoons of the tomato juice from the can on the top of the last layer of the noodles. Set the slow cooker to low, cover, and cook for 5 hours. Remove any excess fat that has accumulated by pressing down directly on the top of the lasagna with a dish or small lid. Turn off the slow cooker. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and leave for 30 minutes. Brown the cheese, if desired, using a propane torch or heat gun.

Propane gas torches are highly flammable and should be kept away from heat, open flame, and prolonged exposure to sunlight. They should only be used in well-ventilated areas. When lighting a propane gas torch, place the torch on a flat, steady surface, facing away from you. Light the match or lighter and then open the gas valve. Light the gas jet, and blow out the match. Always turn off the burner valve to "finger tight" when finished using the torch. Children should never use a propane gas torch without adult supervision.

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  • on April 04, 2013

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    Dissapointing. Watched this 2nd time today. Liked the idea of soaking noodles not boiling. Works great. Used Giada's lasagna roll recipe since I needed individual servings. Love that Alton uses science and creative ways to overcome common problems.
    Couldn't believe he said to leave ricotta out when he said cheese is one of the main reasons we love lasagna.
    I was hoping for a suggestion for removing the water like draining the ricotta like the vegetables. If you drain the cheese and add eggs and cheese you won't have excess liquid from the cheese.
    I thought he would suggest a smooth, creamy, thick béchamel such as Giada uses instead of milk powder. The idea of putting raw, fatty meats into lasagna, then using a lid to force out the grease is disgusting.
    I always cook meats and added whole tomatoes and herbs to make a thick meat sauce. I am a very experienced cook so I look to Alton for better ideas than this.

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  • on April 04, 2013

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    Alton, You are my cooking hero and i watch practically every episode.

    But i think a chef of your sterling reputation should delete the lasagne recipe.

    I threw 98% of it out. Far as i can tell only a "chef" of Sandra Lee's skillsets and aspirations could enjoy it.

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  • on August 11, 2012

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    It wasn't bad, but I miss the ohhy gooey cheesyness of regular lasagna. I pre-cooked the meat and drained the fat. Used diced tomatoes, should have added more, it's a little dry. Also added cheese in between the layers. The noodles are slightly gummy because they were not cooked in water which washed away the access starch. And more tomatoes would help the mild flavor.

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