Description
A cozy and effortless Slow Cooker Lasagna filled with layers of cheesy goodness and zesty marinara, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
- Lasagna noodles
- Ricotta cheese
- Mozzarella cheese
- Parmesan cheese
- Marinara sauce
- Ground beef (or sausage)
- Italian seasoning
- Garlic, minced
- Onion, chopped
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Brown the meat: In a pan, brown the ground beef (or sausage) along with the chopped onion and minced garlic until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.
- Start layering: In your slow cooker, begin the layering process with a layer of marinara sauce at the bottom, followed by broken lasagna noodles.
- Add cheesy goodness: Spread a layer of ricotta cheese and sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the top, then add a layer of the browned meat mixture.
- Repeat the layering process with sauce, noodles, ricotta, mozzarella, and meat until all ingredients are used, ending with a final layer of mozzarella on top.
- Season it right: Sprinkle Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper generously over the layers.
- Set and forget: Cover your slow cooker and set it to cook on low for about 240-360 minutes.
- Serve with love: Once cooked, let it cool for a few minutes before serving to ensure beautiful slices.
Notes
Customize with your favorite vegetables or swap ground beef for turkey or plant-based meat. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg