Description
Indulge in the Easiest Ever Crockpot Lasagna Recipe, a hands-off dish that delivers rich, comforting flavors with minimal effort. Perfect for busy families or gatherings, this layered masterpiece combines tender beef, creamy cheeses, and savory marinara sauce, all cooked to perfection in your slow cooker. With its versatile nature, you can easily customize it with your favorite vegetables or cheeses to suit your taste. Plus, it freezes beautifully for quick meals throughout the week!
Ingredients
Scale
- Cooking spray
- 1 lb extra-lean ground beef
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 2 (650mL) jars tomato sauce
- 1 lb lasagna noodles (uncooked)
- 1 (475g) tub ricotta cheese
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup water
- Chopped fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large frying pan, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat. Add diced onions, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and one jar of tomato sauce; stir to combine.
- Spray the slow cooker with cooking spray. Layer meat sauce at the bottom, followed by uncooked lasagna noodles (breaking them if necessary), ricotta cheese, and mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers until full.
- Pour the second jar of tomato sauce on top and add remaining mozzarella cheese. Pour water around the edges for even cooking.
- Cook on high for 3 hours or low for 6 hours. Garnish with chopped fresh basil or parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: For a vegetarian option, replace ground beef with sautéed vegetables like zucchini or mushrooms. Use gluten-free or whole wheat lasagna noodles as alternatives.