Slow Cooker Lasagna
Slow Cooker Lasagna is the ultimate comfort dish, featuring layers of rich marinara, creamy ricotta, and gooey mozzarella, all expertly simmered to perfection in your slow cooker. This easy-to-make recipe transforms hectic weeknights into cozy family dinners with minimal effort. Perfect for gatherings or a quiet night in, each bite promises satisfying flavors that will leave everyone asking for seconds. Customize it with your favorite ingredients to make it truly your own, ensuring it becomes a new family favorite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 lasagna noodles (regular or no-boil)
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 4 cups marinara sauce
- 15 oz ricotta cheese (whole milk recommended)
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Drain excess fat and let cool.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, egg, Italian seasoning, and half of the Parmesan until smooth.
- Spray the slow cooker with non-stick spray. Layer with marinara sauce, noodles (broken if necessary), ricotta mixture, and mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers until all ingredients are used.
- Finish with marinara sauce on top followed by remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or until noodles are tender and cheese is melted.
- Let sit for 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (220g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg