Slow Cooker Lasagna
This Slow Cooker Lasagna is the epitome of comfort food, offering a delicious mix of savory flavors, melted cheese, and tender noodles, all prepared effortlessly in your slow cooker.
Ingredients
Noodles and Sauces
- 12 ounces lasagna noodles No-cook noodles are recommended.
- 1 jar marinara sauce Extra sauce helps prevent drying out.
Cheeses
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 8 ounces mozzarella cheese Reserve some mozzarella for topping.
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 pound ground beef or sausage Can be substituted with more vegetables.
- 1 medium onion Chopped.
- 2 cloves garlic Minced.
Seasonings
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
Preparation
- Brown the ground beef or sausage with chopped onions and garlic in a pan. Drain excess fat.
- While the meat cools, prepare to layer the ingredients in the slow cooker.
Layering
- In the slow cooker, layer marinara sauce on the bottom.
- Add broken lasagna noodles, followed by ricotta cheese, browned meat mixture, and a sprinkle of mozzarella.
- Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of mozzarella on top.
Cooking
- Sprinkle Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper over the layers.
- Cover and cook on low for about 4-6 hours until noodles are tender and cheese is melted.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve hot with a side salad or garlic bread. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley for added color. Can be assembled the night before and refrigerated.