Dan's Crockpot Lasagna

Turn your busy weeknights into a delicious, stress-free affair with Dan's Crockpot Lasagna—a cozy, slow-cooked twist on the classic Italian favorite! Packed with layers of savory ground beef, flavorful Italian sausage, creamy ricotta cheese, and gooey mozzarella, this recipe delivers all the rich, comforting flavors of traditional lasagna with the ease of a slow cooker. No need for pre-cooked noodles—just assemble, set, and let the crockpot work its magic for perfectly tender, melt-in-your-mouth results. With minimal prep and a hearty, crowd-pleasing outcome, this lasagna is perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or meal prepping for the week. Serve up layers of cheesy goodness straight from the cooker and pair with a crisp side salad or garlic bread for the ultimate comfort food experience.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:270 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 1 pound Italian sausage
• 1 medium Yellow onion, chopped
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 24 ounces Marinara or pasta sauce
• 15 ounces Ricotta cheese
• 3 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup Shredded parmesan cheese
• 1 unit Large egg
• 1 teaspoon Dried basil
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 9 sheets Lasagna noodles (uncooked, no-boil)
• 1 as needed Cooking spray

Directions

Step 1

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, Italian sausage, chopped onion, and minced garlic until the meat is browned and the onion is softened. Drain excess grease.

Step 2

Stir in the marinara or pasta sauce with the meat mixture. Simmer for 5 minutes, then remove from heat.

Step 3

In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, 2 cups of shredded mozzarella, 3/4 cup of shredded parmesan, the egg, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.

Step 4

Spray the inside of a slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray.

Step 5

Spread 1 cup of the meat sauce along the bottom of the slow cooker.

Step 6

Layer 3 lasagna noodles over the sauce, breaking them as needed to fit. Spread 1/3 of the ricotta cheese mixture over the noodles, followed by 1 cup of the meat sauce.

Step 7

Repeat the layers (noodles, ricotta mixture, meat sauce) two more times, ending with a layer of the meat sauce on top.

Step 8

Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup of parmesan cheese over the top.

Step 9

Cover the slow cooker with its lid, and cook on low for 4 hours or until the noodles are tender.

Step 10

Turn off the slow cooker and let the lasagna sit for 10 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3113.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6785.9

Total Fat 368.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 164.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 22.5g
Cholesterol 1411.4mg	0%
Sodium 13005.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 495.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 31.7g	0%
Total Sugars 63.3g
Protein 397.8g	0%

Vitamin D 222.4IU	0%
Calcium 5432.9mg	0%
Iron 35.1mg	0%
Potassium 5928.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.1%

Protein: 23.1%

Carbs: 28.8%