CROCKPOT SERIOUS COMFORT FOOD
SERIOUS COMFORT FOOD!! We call this lasagna (which it isn't) but it qualifies as serious comfort food and has all of the rich, familiar lasagna flavors. 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef (browned and drained well) 4 cups of beef broth (I used canned) (1) 15 ounce can of tomato sauce (1) 12 ounce can of tomato paste 1 tablespoon dehydrated onion flakes 1 teaspoon dry oregano 2 teaspoons dry basil 1/2 teaspoon fennel seed (don't leave out) 1 teaspoons salt (leave out if you use bullion) 1 tablespoons sugar (don't leave out) 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon cayenne (1/2 tsp if you like heat) 3/4 pound of rigatoni noodles 1/2 pound of mushrooms (thick sliced) 2 to 3 cups Colby Jack cheese shredded Brown the ground beef and drain it very well. In a large crock pot (see note below), Mix the beef broth, tomato sauce, tomato paste, onion and spices. Use a whisk to mix the sauce together well, then stir in the meat and mushrooms. Cook on high for ...