Description
Create a comforting and delicious Slow Cooker Lasagna using no-boil noodles. This easy recipe brings together layers of cheesy goodness with minimal effort, perfect for a weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (24 ounce) jar marinara sauce
- 1 (15 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 12 no-boil lasagna noodles
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
Instructions
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef with the chopped onion until the beef is no longer pink. Drain off any excess grease. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Transfer the beef mixture to your slow cooker. Stir in the marinara sauce, crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Arrange 4 no-boil lasagna noodles over the sauce mixture.
- In a small bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, and egg. Mix until well combined.
- Spread half of the ricotta mixture evenly over the lasagna noodles.
- Sprinkle 1.5 cups of mozzarella cheese over the ricotta mixture.
- Repeat layers: Add another 4 lasagna noodles, the remaining ricotta mixture, and another 1.5 cups of mozzarella cheese.
- Top with the final 4 lasagna noodles and the remaining mozzarella cheese.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours, or on high for 2-3 hours, until the noodles are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let the lasagna rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Ensure your slow cooker is large enough to accommodate all the layers.
- If your sauce seems too thick, you can add a little water or broth to thin it out.
- For a richer flavor, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours on low or 2-3 hours on high
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: Approx. 450-550 (will vary based on ingredients)
- Sugar: Approx. 8-12g
- Sodium: Approx. 900-1200mg
- Fat: Approx. 25-35g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 10-15g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 15-20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 30-40g
- Fiber: Approx. 3-5g
- Protein: Approx. 30-40g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 80-100mg