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5 from 7 votes

Slow Cooker Lasagna

This slow cooker lasagna is quick and easy to prep, with that same great lasagna taste, for a delicious, and easy dinner the whole family will love! 
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time5 hours
Total Time5 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 10
Calories: 510kcal

Equipment

  • Large Mixing Bowl

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb Italian Sausage
  • 1/2 lbs ground beef
  • 1 cup diced yellow onion (about 1/2 an onion)
  • 1 TBS minced garlic
  • 36 oz Tomato Pasta Sauce (You can use homemade or store bought)
  • 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
  • 2 cups ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 9-12 uncooked lasagna noodles

Instructions

  • In a large skillet brown your Italian sausage, ground beef, onion and minced garlic for a few minutes over medium heat until the meat is cooked through. Drain out the extra grease.
  • Pour in your Tomato Pasta Sauce and stir together. Allow to simmer for a bout 10 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, combine 3 cups of the mozzarella cheese, ricotta, Parmesan and egg. Stir it all together, and set it aside.
  • Spread 1/4 of the meat mixture onto the bottom of a 6 quart slow cooker.
  • Arrange 1/3 of your noodles on top of your meat mixture. You may need to break some of the noodles to get them to fit.
  • Spread 1/3 of your cheese over the noodles.
  • Repeat these layers twice with more meat, noodles, cheese - meat, noodles, cheese.
  • Top with remaining meat sauce.
  • Sprinkle remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
  • Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours, until the noodles are tender and cheese is melted and golden.

Nutrition

Calories: 510kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 115mg | Sodium: 1123mg | Potassium: 634mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1031IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 418mg | Iron: 3mg