Kat's Slow Cooker Lasagna

Get ready to enjoy the ultimate comfort food with *Kat's Slow Cooker Lasagna*, a hearty and flavorful dish that's perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. This easy slow cooker recipe layers tender, uncooked lasagna noodles with a savory combination of seasoned ground beef, Italian sausage, and a rich homemade tomato sauce infused with garlic, basil, and oregano. Creamy ricotta cheese, gooey mozzarella, and nutty Parmesan create the perfect blend of cheesy goodness in every bite. The slow cooker does all the hard work, gently simmering the layers to perfection while filling your home with irresistible aromas. With just 30 minutes of prep and no need to boil the noodles, this lasagna is as low-effort as it is delicious. Serve warm with a crisp side salad or garlic bread for a meal that’s sure to become a family favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:270 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 0.5 pound Italian sausage
• 1 medium Yellow onion, chopped
• 3 Garlic cloves, minced
• 28 ounces Crushed tomatoes
• 6 ounces Tomato paste
• 15 ounces Tomato sauce
• 0.5 cup Water
• 2 teaspoons Dried basil
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 15 ounces Ricotta cheese
• 4 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
• 0.75 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 Egg
• 12 Lasagna noodles (uncooked)

Directions

Step 1

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef, Italian sausage, and chopped onion until the meat is browned and the onion is soft. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.

Step 2

Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, water, basil, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Reduce heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 3

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, 2 cups of mozzarella cheese, 0.5 cups of Parmesan cheese, and the egg. Stir until well blended and set aside.

Step 4

Spread a thin layer of the meat sauce on the bottom of the slow cooker. Arrange 3 lasagna noodles over the sauce, breaking them as necessary to fit.

Step 5

Spread about one-third of the ricotta cheese mixture over the noodles, followed by one-third of the remaining meat sauce. Repeat this layering process two more times: noodles, cheese mixture, and meat sauce.

Step 6

Sprinkle the remaining 2 cups of mozzarella cheese and 0.25 cups of Parmesan cheese over the top of the final meat sauce layer.

Step 7

Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 4-5 hours, or until the lasagna noodles are tender and cooked through.

Step 8

Turn off the slow cooker and let the lasagna sit for 15 minutes before cutting and serving to allow it to set. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3976.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	7111.3

Total Fat 325.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 154.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 13.0g
Cholesterol 1320.4mg	0%
Sodium 9783.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 648.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 43.5g	0%
Total Sugars 74.9g
Protein 408.5g	0%

Vitamin D 138.7IU	0%
Calcium 6166.2mg	0%
Iron 36.1mg	0%
Potassium 6691.1mg	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: 40.9%

Protein: 22.8%

Carbs: 36.2%