Easy Slow Cooker Lasagna
If you’re craving all the comfort of homemade lasagna without the hassle, this easy slow cooker lasagna is your new go-to! Layers of rich meat sauce, tender noodles, and melted cheese come together perfectly in the crockpot for a no-fuss family dinner everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground beef (lean, 90/10)
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp sugar
- 24 oz. spaghetti sauce
- 1 cup water
- 8-10 oven ready lasagna noodles
Cheese Filling Ingredients
- 1½ cups cottage cheese
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese, shredded
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp parsley
Topping
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese, shredded
Instructions
- In a frying pan, combine ground beef and seasonings. Mix well and cook until beef is completely cooked through.
- Add the spaghetti sauce and water to the cooked ground beef, stirring until fully combined. Let it simmer for 2–3 minutes to blend the flavors.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine all the cheese mixture ingredients and stir until smooth and well incorporated. Set aside.
- Spoon half of the meat sauce into the bottom of the slow cooker, spreading it evenly.
- Layer 4–5 lasagna noodles over the meat sauce, breaking them as needed to fit.
- Spread half of the cheese mixture evenly over the noodles.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining meat sauce, noodles, and cheese mixture.
- Cover and cook on low for 4–6 hours, until the noodles are tender and the sauce is bubbly.
- Just before serving, sprinkle with ½ cup mozzarella cheese and ¼ cup Parmesan cheese. Cover again for a few minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 411kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 28gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 107mgSodium: 1185mgPotassium: 548mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 792IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 323mgIron: 3mg
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