Description
Crockpot Lasagna is the ultimate comfort food that combines convenience with rich, hearty flavors. This easy lasagna recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, allowing you to enjoy a classic Italian dish without the hassle. Layers of savory ground beef, creamy ricotta, and gooey mozzarella meld together in your slow cooker, creating a delicious meal that will please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 44 ounces tomato sauce
- 6 ounces tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- 1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 12 ounces lasagna noodles
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 16 ounces mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Step 1: Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat; add onion and garlic until softened. Drain excess fat.
- Step 2: Stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, and spices; mix well and set aside.
- Step 3: In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese with eggs and half of the mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Step 4: In your greased crockpot, layer sauce, uncooked noodles (broken if necessary), cheese mixture, repeating layers until all ingredients are used.
- Step 5: Top with reserved cheeses and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours until noodles are tender.
Notes
Use regular lasagna noodles rather than no-boil noodles for the best texture. Ensure you drain excess fat from the beef to avoid a greasy lasagna.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the recipe
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg