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Crockpot Lasagna

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This slow cooker lasagna is layered with tender noodles, hearty meat sauce, and creamy cheeses—perfect for busy days and no-fuss dinners.

  • Author: Ella
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 hours
  • Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Ingredients

For the Meat Sauce:

½ pound ground beef

½ pound ground Italian sausage (or use 1 full pound of beef)

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

½ cup chopped onion

24 oz spaghetti or marinara sauce

1 cup water, divided

For the Cheese Mixture:

15 oz ricotta cheese

2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 large egg

For Assembly:

9–12 lasagna noodles, uncooked (regular, not oven-ready recommended)

Fresh basil (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

Prepare Crockpot: Spray the inside of your slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.

Cook Meat Sauce: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the beef and sausage. Drain fat. Add Italian seasoning and chopped onions. Cook until onions soften. Stir in the sauce and ½ cup of water. Simmer for 5 minutes.

Mix Cheese Filling: In a medium bowl, mix ricotta, 1 cup mozzarella, Parmesan, and egg until well combined.

Assemble Lasagna in Crockpot:

Spread 1 cup of meat sauce in the bottom of the crockpot.

Top with 3 uncooked noodles (break as needed).

Add ⅓ of the cheese mixture.

Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used.

Pour the remaining ½ cup water around the sides (add extra water if using thick noodles).

Sprinkle remaining 1 cup of mozzarella on top.

Cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours, or until noodles are tender.

Rest and Serve: Turn off heat and let sit for 15 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh basil if desired.

Notes

No-Boil Noodles: Avoid using oven-ready noodles, as they may break down too quickly.

Make It Vegetarian: Omit the meat and add veggies like zucchini, mushrooms, spinach, or eggplant.

Healthier Version: Use ground turkey instead of beef.

Homemade Sauce Option: Use your favorite homemade marinara if time allows.

Storage: Store leftovers in the fridge up to 3 days or freeze up to 3 months. Reheat in the oven or microwave.

Find it online: http://elladishes.com/crockpot-lasagna/