Description

This Slow Cooker Lasagna is the ultimate comfort food without the fuss. Layers of tender pasta, rich meat sauce, creamy ricotta, and melty cheese cook slowly to perfection, making it an easy, hands-off dinner for busy nights or family gatherings.

Ingredients

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1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage (or ground turkey for a lighter option)
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
24 oz marinara or spaghetti sauce (homemade or store-bought)
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
8 oz ricotta cheese (or cottage cheese)
1 egg
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
9–12 lasagna noodles (regular or no-boil)
Fresh parsley or basil, chopped (for garnish)
Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Cook the Meat Sauce: In a skillet, brown the ground beef with onion and garlic. Drain excess fat. Stir in marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
Mix the Cheese Layer: In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, Parmesan, and 1 cup mozzarella.
Prepare the Slow Cooker: Spray the inside with nonstick cooking spray.
Assemble: Spread a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom. Add a layer of noodles (breaking to fit), then spread ricotta mixture, sprinkle mozzarella, and top with more sauce. Repeat layers until ingredients are used, finishing with sauce and mozzarella on top.
Cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or until noodles are tender and cheese is bubbly.
Rest and Serve: Let lasagna rest for 15 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh parsley or basil.

Notes

For a vegetarian version, swap the meat with sautéed mushrooms, zucchini, or spinach. To freeze, slice cooled lasagna into portions, wrap tightly, and freeze up to 2 months. Reheat in the oven or microwave. Letting the lasagna rest before cutting helps the layers set for cleaner slices.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Category: Main Dish
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (about 1/8th of recipe)
Calories: 480
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 920mg
Fat: 23g
Saturated Fat: 11g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 29g
Cholesterol: 95mg