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Crockpot Lasagna: The Ultimate Family-Friendly Recipe

Crockpot Lasagna
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An easy, hands-off lasagna made right in your slow cooker! Layers of tender noodles, rich meat sauce, and gooey cheese cook together for a comforting meal that requires no boiling or oven time.

  • Author: ranime
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 hours (on LOW)
  • Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb (450g) ground beef (or Italian sausage)
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 24 oz (680g) jar marinara sauce
  • 15 oz (425g) ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups (200g) shredded mozzarella
  • 1/2 cup (50g) grated Parmesan
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 9 lasagna noodles (uncooked, no-boil variety)
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) water
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Brown meat: In a skillet, cook ground beef and onion over medium heat until meat is browned. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more. Drain fat.
  2. Mix cheeses: In a bowl, combine ricotta, 1 cup mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, 1 tbsp Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  3. Layer in crockpot: Spread 1/4 of meat sauce in bottom of 6-quart slow cooker. Top with 3 noodles (breaking to fit), then 1/3 cheese mixture. Repeat layers twice, ending with meat sauce.
  4. Add water: Pour water around edges of crockpot (this helps noodles cook).
  5. Cook: Cover and cook on LOW 4-5 hours or HIGH 2-3 hours.
  6. Add final cheese: Sprinkle remaining mozzarella on top, cover until melted (about 15 minutes).
  7. Rest: Let stand 20 minutes before serving for cleaner slices.

Notes

  • No-boil lasagna noodles are essential – regular noodles won’t cook properly
  • For vegetarian version, substitute meat with sautéed mushrooms and spinach
  • Prevent sticking by spraying crockpot with cooking spray first
  • Leftovers freeze well for up to 3 months

Nutrition

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