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Slow Cooker Lasagna

A comforting and easy-to-make slow cooker lasagna layered with rich marinara, creamy cheeses, and hearty meat that will delight family and friends.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Sauces
  • 12 oz Lasagna noodles Can be broken to fit the slow cooker
  • 24 oz Marinara sauce Use your favorite store-bought or homemade sauce
Cheeses
  • 15 oz Ricotta cheese Dollop on layers
  • 16 oz Mozzarella cheese Shredded for layering and topping
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese Optional, for added flavor
Meats
  • 1 lb Ground beef or sausage Feel free to use ground turkey or chicken as alternatives
Vegetables and Seasoning
  • 1 medium Onion Chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning To sprinkle on top
  • to taste Salt and pepper To taste, for seasoning the layers

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a skillet, brown your ground beef (or sausage) with chopped onions and minced garlic until nicely cooked and aromatic. Drain off any excess fat.
Layering
  1. In your slow cooker, layer with a generous helping of marinara sauce at the bottom.
  2. Add a layer of broken lasagna noodles.
  3. Dollop on some ricotta cheese and sprinkle a layer of mozzarella.
  4. Add half of your meat mixture on top.
  5. Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, ending with a final layer of mozzarella.
  6. Dust with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper before covering the slow cooker.
Cooking
  1. Set the slow cooker on low and cook for about 4 to 6 hours, until the noodles are tender and cheese is melted.
Serving
  1. Once finished, let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

Let the lasagna rest after cooking for better serving shape. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days.