Crock Pot Lasagna
Transform your lasagna night with this irresistible Crock Pot Lasagna recipe, the ultimate comfort food made effortlessly in your slow cooker. Layers of tender lasagna noodles, savory ground beef and Italian sausage, rich marinara sauce, and a creamy ricotta cheese mixture come together to create a hearty, cheesy masterpiece. Perfectly seasoned with garlic, onion, and Italian herbs, this dish delivers all the classic flavors of traditional lasagna with the convenience of hands-free cooking. Just 20 minutes of prep time, and the crock pot does the rest, slowly melding the flavors into a bubbling, cheesy perfection in just four hours. Ideal for cozy family dinners or easy entertaining, this layered favorite serves eight and pairs beautifully with a crisp side salad or warm garlic bread. Whether it's a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, this crock pot lasagna recipe is guaranteed to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 1 pound Ground Italian sausage
- 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 48 ounces Marinara sauce
- 15 ounces Ricotta cheese
- 4 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large Egg
- 12 pieces Lasagna noodles
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Dried Italian seasoning
Instructions
In a large skillet, cook the ground beef, ground Italian sausage, and diced onion over medium heat until the meat is browned and the onions are tender. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
Drain any excess fat from the skillet, then stir in the marinara sauce, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 5 minutes and set aside.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, 2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, and the egg. Mix until well blended.
Lightly grease the inside of a 6-quart crock pot with non-stick spray.
Spread a thin layer of the meat sauce on the bottom of the crock pot.
Break 3 lasagna noodles into pieces to fit and cover the sauce layer. Do not overlap the noodles.
Spread a layer of the ricotta mixture (about 1/3 of it) over the noodles. Then, add a layer of meat sauce (about 1/4 of it). Sprinkle a handful of the remaining shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
Repeat the layering process (noodles, ricotta mixture, meat sauce, mozzarella) two more times, ending with a final layer of meat sauce and mozzarella on top.
Cover the crock pot with its lid and set it to LOW. Cook for 4 hours or until the noodles are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Once cooked, turn off the heat and let the lasagna rest in the crock pot for 15 minutes before serving.
Carefully slice and serve warm. Enjoy your easy Crock Pot Lasagna!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1010 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 52.4 g | 67% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.2 g | 121% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 178 mg | 59% | |
| Sodium | 1522 mg | 66% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 75.6 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.1 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.2 g | ||
| Protein | 55.5 g | 111% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 685 mg | 53% | |
| Iron | 5.7 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 463 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
