Description
This Crockpot Lasagna is a comforting, cheesy, and flavorful Italian classic made easier in the slow cooker. With layers of rich meat sauce, creamy ricotta, and gooey melted cheese, it’s a family-friendly dinner that cooks hands-off.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound Italian sausage (casings removed)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 24 ounces marinara sauce
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (or 1 tablespoon dried)
- 9–12 lasagna noodles (uncooked, regular or oven-ready)
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil or parsley (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add ground beef and Italian sausage to the skillet. Cook until browned, breaking up the meat with a spoon. Drain excess fat if needed. Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in marinara sauce and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
- In a medium bowl, mix ricotta cheese, egg, and parsley until well combined.
- Spray the inside of a 6-quart slow cooker with nonstick spray.
- Spread a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom of the slow cooker. Layer with lasagna noodles (break to fit), followed by a layer of ricotta mixture, mozzarella cheese, and more sauce. Repeat layers, finishing with a layer of sauce and mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle Parmesan on top.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours, or until noodles are tender.
- Turn off the heat and let lasagna rest for 15-20 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley if desired.
Notes
- No need to cook the noodles first – they cook perfectly in the slow cooker.
- You can use all ground beef or all sausage depending on preference.
- Use oven-ready noodles for best texture, but regular noodles also work well.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 960mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
