Slow Cooker Lasagna
A comforting, flavorful lasagna made effortlessly in a slow cooker that delivers all the rich taste of traditional lasagna without the hassle.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Total Time: 380 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Meat
Ingredients
- 9-12 lasagna noodles (no-boil or regular; break them if using regular)
- 1 pound ground beef (or Italian sausage)
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the ricotta mixture: In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- Brown the meat: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until cooked through. Drain excess fat and mix in the marinara sauce.
- Layer the ingredients: In your slow cooker, start with a layer of sauce. Place lasagna noodles over the sauce, then spread half of the ricotta mixture on top. Add a layer of mozzarella cheese. Repeat the layers, finishing with noodles topped with remaining sauce and mozzarella cheese.
- Cook it: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours, until the noodles are tender and the cheese is bubbly.
- Serve: Once cooked, let the lasagna rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing. Serve warm.
Notes
Ensure noodles are well-covered with sauce to prevent drying out. Let it rest after cooking for better slicing.