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 mins
Cook Time5 hours hrs
Total Time5 hours hrs 30 minutes mins
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: crockpot, Slow Cooker Lasagna
Servings: 10
Calories: 510kcal
- 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
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.
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