Slow Cooker Easy Lasagna

Making a homemade comfort food that the whole family loves just got easier with this Slow Cooker Easy Lasagna! This Italian dish often served on special occasions can now be enjoyed on any day thanks to delicious and traditional ingredients cooked in the crockpot.

Slow Cooker Easy Lasagna

 
Don’t you just love the convenience of the crockpot? This is why my Slow Cooker Baked Ziti recipe is made so often in my home. Using this small kitchen appliance saves so much time, you won’t believe how much for this Slow Cooker Lazy Cabbage Rolls recipe – no rolling required!

Lasagna is another one of those meals that can be hefty in the prep and cook time. It’s a hands-on meal that requires attention, yet let’s be honest – our attention is often elsewhere.

I’ve always said that I adore slow cooker meals. We have packed days that seldom leave time to watch over a meal for hours, so cooking with a crockpot is oftentimes my go-to.

While I love the classic {perhaps I was Italian in a previous life?}, it’s not something we have often.

In fact, in recent years it’s one of those items ordered more off a menu than made scratch from home. Let’s change this, shall we?

This recipe for Slow Cooker Easy Lasagna takes many of the steps out of making the traditional dish, and has the beauty of slow cooking so that your precious attention can be elsewhere.

When we’re on the go, it’s so nice to have a meal ready for when you have time – not when the oven goes off and decides the time is now.

This recipe is complete with classic meat mixture, mozzarella and ricotta cheese, pasta sauce, and oven-ready lasagna noodles!

This Slow Cooker Easy Lasagna recipe is definitely a must-try. It proves that you can have iconic and yummy lasagna without a lot of the hassle of pre-cooking noodles and reserving time in your day for hefty baking.

Once it’s time to eat, simply lift portions out of the crockpot. Simple!

If you love traditional lasagna yet require a meal that fits with a busy schedule – you’ll love this variation!

Also check out my Lasagna Soup, it tastes just like traditional lasagna, without the fuss.

For another easy crockpot recipe that your family will love, try these slow cooker lazy cabbage rolls!

And for an entire different yet equally delicious pasta bake, try this Chicken Alfredo Baked Ziti!

Slow Cooker Easy Lasagna

Yield: 6 people

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 4 hours

Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes

Making a homemade comfort food that the whole family loves just got easier with this Slow Cooker Easy Lasagna! This Italian dish often served on special occasions can now be enjoyed on any day thanks to layering delicious and traditional lasagna ingredients in the crockpot.

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Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 onion, diced
• 2 tsp garlic (minced or 1 tsp powder)
• 1 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
• 700 ml pasta sauce (I use tomato basil)
• 14 oz diced tomatoes (do not drain)
• 6-8 lasagna noodles (oven-ready type)
• 2 cups beef broth
• 2 cups mozzarella, shredded
• 2 tsp Italian seasoning
• salt and pepper, as desired

Instructions

1. Brown beef, onion, and garlic together in a frying pan.
2. Transfer beef to the slow cooker once cooked
3. Add the seasoning, ricotta, pasta sauce, tomatoes. Mix well. 
4. Break up the lasagna noodles and mix them in carefully.
5. Add the beef broth along with salt and pepper if you wish, and mix. 
6. Cook for 5 -6 hours on low, 3 – 4 hours on high, depending on how hot your slow cooker cooks at. Periodically check for the doneness of the noodles. 
7. Near the last half hour of cooking, mix in 1 cup of the mozzarella. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top and replace the lid to let it melt. 
8. When it’s melted, serve and enjoy! 

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 6 Serving Size: 6 people
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 507Saturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 114mgSodium: 1342mgCarbohydrates: 34gFiber: 3gSugar: 8gProtein: 37g

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