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A serving of slow cooker lasagna on a white plate.

Slow Cooker Lasagna

5 (1 rating)
Created by Shinee D.
Servings 6 servings
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Make this easy slow cooker lasagna for a filling, comfort food recipe perfect for weeknight dinners, holiday meals, and every occasion in between!

Equipment

  • 1 non-stick skillet
  • 1 slow cooker

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef 80/20 Note 1
  • ½ cup chopped white onion
  • 1 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 (48oz) jar marinara sauce
  • 1 (16oz) box lasagna noodles uncooked
  • 1 (15oz) tub ricotta cheese
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions
 

  • Heat a non-stick skillet over medium high heat, add the ground beef, onion and garlic. Cook, breaking up the ground beef until no longer pink. Drain the excess fat and set aside.
  • Spray the slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray and evenly spread 1 cup of the marinara sauce along the bottom.
  • Layer 3-4 lasagna noodles along the bottom of the slow cooker, breaking them into pieces to fit if necessary.
  • Spread ⅓ of the ricotta cheese over the lasagna noodles using a spoon or rubber spatula.
  • Sprinkle a ¼ of the mozzarella cheese and 1 tablespoon of the grated parmesan cheese over the ricotta.
  • Layer on ⅓ of the ground beef mixture and spread evenly.
  • Spread 1 cup of the marinara sauce over top of the ground beef mixture. Repeat the process starting at step 3 two more times. Finish with one more layer of the lasagna noodles, marinara sauce and the rest of the mozzarella cheese.
  • Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 hours or LOW for 5-6 hours or until the lasagna noodles are tender
  • Allow to cool for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving. Sprinkle the lasagna with remaining parmesan cheese and garnish with fresh basil or parsley. Enjoy!

Notes

Note 1: Ground sausage can be used in place of ground beef. Or, use a mixture of the two.
Storage Tips: 
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days in an airtight container.
  • Reheat portions in the microwave.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 787kcalCarbohydrates: 74gProtein: 43gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 123mgSodium: 1885mgPotassium: 1185mgFiber: 6gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 1593IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 444mgIron: 5mg

* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only.