Description
A comforting and easy Slow Cooker Lasagna that brings warmth and joy, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9–12 lasagna noodles
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 1 lb ground beef (or sausage)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Brown the meat: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef (or sausage) with the chopped onions and minced garlic until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.
- Layer the ingredients: Spread a layer of marinara sauce at the bottom of your slow cooker. Break the lasagna noodles to fit and place them over the sauce.
- Add the cheese and meat: Spoon a dollop of ricotta cheese, followed by a generous sprinkle of mozzarella and then the browned meat mixture.
- Repeat the layers: Continue layering the ingredients — marinara sauce, broken lasagna noodles, ricotta, mozzarella, and meat — until all ingredients are used, making sure the final layer is mozzarella cheese on top.
- Season it well: Sprinkle Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper over the final layer.
- Slow cook: Cover and cook on low for about 240-360 minutes (4-6 hours). The lasagna is ready when the noodles are tender and the cheese is melted.
- Rest before serving: Allow the lasagna to cool for a few minutes before slicing.
Notes
For variations, consider adding sautéed vegetables or swapping the meat for turkey or plant-based options.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg