Slow Cooker Lasagna Recipe

This easy to make and delicious Slow Cooker Lasagna Recipe is perfect for serving a crowd without much work. Take it to parties, cookouts and potlucks. Yum!

Course Entree

Cuisine Italian

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 5

Total Time 5 15

Servings servings

Calories 355kcal

Author Tiffany Bendayan

Ingredients

For Beef

1 lb Lean ground beef or ground turkey
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1-2 cloves garlic minced
2 - 15 oz cans of crushed tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon sugar or Stevia
1 cup water
1 onion chopped
Salt + Pepper
2 teaspoons Olive Oil

For Cheese

1 cup Mozzarella Cheese
15 oz Ricotta Cheese
1/2 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
Salt and Pepper

Assembly

Lasagna Noodles uncooked
3 cups Mozzarella Cheese
Fresh Basil

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

For Beef

Heat skillet with olive oil on medium heat
Add onions and Italian Seasoning. Saute until softened
Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute
Add beef and cook while breaking it down into small pieces
Drain excess liquid
Add tomatoes, sugar, salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until the mixture starts to boil
Add water and cook until the sauce is thick but still a bit runny. Check for seasoning

For Cheese

Mix everything into a bowl. Check for seasoning

Assembly

Spray the inside of your slow cooker with non-stick spray
Add 1/4 of the meat mixture
Cover with lasagna noodles (you might need to break them up a bit so that they fit)
Add 1/3 of ricotta mixture, top with 1/4 beef and 1/3 cheese
Cover with lasagna noodles
Add 1/3 of ricotta mixture, top with 1/4 beef and 1/3 cheese
Cover with lasagna noodles
Add 1/3 of ricotta mixture, top with 1/4 beef and 1/3 cheese
Cover with lasagna noodles
Add 1/3 cup of cheese
Cover with lid and cook on low for 4-5 hours
Uncover and add 1 cup of cheese
Cover for 5-10 or until cheese is melted
Top with herbs
Enjoy!

Notes

I used a 6 quart slow cooker

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