Slow Cooker Easy Lasagna
Slow Cooker Easy Lasagna has the convenience of a deconstructed lasagna without the hassle of the traditional. Say goodbye to complicated recipes and hello to simplicity without sacrificing taste with this easy recipe for crockpot lasagna.
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 507kcal
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
- Brown beef, onion, and garlic together in a frying pan. Transfer beef to the slow cooker once cooked.
- Add the seasoning, ricotta, pasta sauce, tomatoes. Mix well. Break up the lasagna noodles and mix them in carefully. Add the beef broth along with salt and pepper if you wish, and mix.
- 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.
- 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.
- When it’s melted, serve and enjoy!
Notes
Place lasagna leftovers in an airtight container or cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Reheat in the microwave until heated through. If it has become dry, mix in some pasta sauce before heating.
Nutrition
Serving: 6people | Calories: 507kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 37g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 114mg | Sodium: 1342mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g