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 Pasta Recipes July 24, 2005 5:40 AM

All Day Macaroni and Cheese
 
Just when you thought macaroni and cheese was only a microwavable dish. With your crock pot, this macaroni and cheese recipe will take your dinner to new plateaus.
 
8 ounces elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
1 12-oz can evaporated milk
1 1/2 cups milk
2 eggs
4 cups shredded Cheddar cheese -- divided
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
 
Place the cooked macaroni in a slow cooker that has been coated with nonstick vegetable spray. Add the remaining ingredients except 1 cup of the cheese; mix well. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese, then cover and cook on the Low setting for 5 to 6 hours or until the mixture is firm and golden around the edges. Do not remove the cover or stir until the macaroni has finished cooking.
 
Enjoy this macaroni and cheese crock pot recipe.
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Dessert Lasagne October 03, 2006 9:48 PM

  • 12 pieces lasagne
  • 4 cups ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup sugar, divided
  • 8 kiwis, peeled
  • 4 cups strawberries, washed and trimmed, 8 reserved for garnishing
  • 4 cups blackberries, washed
  • 1/2 cup toasted, sliced almonds
  • Mint sprigs, to garnish

  • Cook the pasta according to package directions. Rinse, drain and set aside.

    In a medium bowl, stir together the ricotta cheese and 1/2 cup sugar. Set aside.

    In the food processor, puree 4 kiwis with 2 tablespoons sugar. Transfer the puree to a bowl and set it aside. Rinse the processor bowl.

    In the processor, puree half the strawberries with 2 tablespoons sugar. Strain the puree into a bowl and set it aside. Rinse the processor bowl.

    In the processor, puree half the blackberries with 2 tablespoons sugar. Strain the puree and set it aside.

    Slice the kiwis into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Slice the strawberries into 1/8-inch thick pieces. Slice the blackberries in half.

    Reserve 1/4 cup of each of the purees to use as a garnish when serving.

    To assemble the lasagne, first cover the bottom of a 9-inch-by-13-inch glass baking pan with 3 pieces of pasta. Spoon 1/3 of the ricotta on top and spread it evenly. Pour the kiwi puree over the cheese and arrange the kiwi slices on the puree. Lay on 3 more pieces of pasta and cover with 1/2 the remaining cheese. Pour the strawberry puree over the cheese and sprinkle with sliced strawberries. Lay on 3 more pieces of pasta and cover with the remaining cheese. Pour the blackberries puree over the cheese and sprinkle with blackberries. Top with a final layer of pasta. Cover tightly with plastic and refrigerate overnight.

    Just before serving, sprinkle the lasagne with the remaining 2 tablespoons sugar and with the toasted almonds. Cut into 8 rectangles and use a spatula to set the pieces on dessert plates. Decorate the plates with dots of reserved purees. Garnish each piece of lasagne with a strawberry and a sprig of mint.

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    		crock pot lasagna August 19, 2007 5:52 PM

    crock pot lasagna recipe adaptation for traditional lasagna is great for workdays.  Convenient no-cook lasagna noodles take the work out of this easy casserole crock pot recipe.  
    • 1 pound ground beef
    • 1 large onion, peeled and chopped
    • 2 jars (26 ounce each) your favorite spaghetti sauce
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasonings, divided use
    • 1 package (8 ounces) no-cook lasagna noodles
    • 4 cups (16 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese
    • 1-1/2 cups (12 ounces) small-curd cottage cheese
    • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

    In a skillet, cook the beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.  Add the spaghetti sauce, salt and 1 teaspoon of the Italian seasonings to the meat; mix well. 

    Spread a fourth of the meat sauce in a 5 quart slow cooker.  Arrange a third of the noodles over the meat sauce (break the noodles if necessary). Combine the cheeses and remaining 1 teaspoon of Italian seasonings in a bowl.  Spoon a third of the cheese mixture over the noodles. 

    Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining meat sauce. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until noodles are tender.

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