Crockpot Lasagna Recipe
This delicious crockpot lasagna recipe is just like the classic everyone loves, but made simpler in the slow cooker.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ medium onion, chopped
- 1 (24-ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
- ½ cup water
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
- 9 lasagna noodles, uncooked
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef, breaking it into small chunks. Drain the fat, then add the onion to the skillet and cook until softened. Add the spaghetti sauce and water to the skillet and bring it to a simmer. Simmer 5 minutes, then remove from heat.
- In a medium bowl, mix the ricotta, 1½ cups of the mozzarella cheese, the parmesan cheese, the egg, and the parsley.
- Spread 1 cup of the tomato sauce in the bottom of the slow cooker. Add 3 lasagna noodles, breaking them into pieces as needed to cover the bottom loosely. Spread half of the ricotta mixture evenly over the noodles, followed by 1 cup of the tomato sauce. Add another layer of noodles, followed by the other half of the ricotta mixture. Add the final layer of noodles, then spread the remaining tomato sauce over the top.
- Cook the lasagna on low for 4 hours, or until the noodles are soft. Sprinkle with the remaining ½ cup of mozzarella cheese and cover. Cook 10-15 minutes, or until the mozzarella is melted. Turn off the heat, uncover, and let sit 15 minutes before serving.
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Notes
Prep ahead of time. Cook and mix up the different elements of this recipe and keep them in separate containers in the fridge. The next morning add the ingredients to the slow cooker and come home to a warm delicious meal.
STORE. Place leftovers in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
To reheat, use the microwave or place it in a baking dish and cook on low heat in the oven until heated through.
Nutrition
Calories: 461kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 112mg | Sodium: 317mg | Potassium: 318mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 485IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 308mg | Iron: 2mg