Slow Cooked Lasagna

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Slow Cooked Lasagna, a hearty, hands-off dinner that's perfect for busy days. Tender layers of seasoned ground beef and Italian sausage, rich marinara sauce, creamy ricotta, and a trio of cheeses are slow-cooked to perfection in your crockpot, allowing every bite to become a symphony of Italian flavors. This easy slow-cooker method eliminates the hassle of boiling noodles, while the long cooking time ensures perfectly tender pasta and deeply infused flavors. Whether you're preparing a family dinner or hosting a cozy gathering, this lasagna recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Garnish with fresh parsley for a vibrant finish, and serve up warm, cheesy perfection with minimal effort.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:260 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 0.5 pound Italian sausage
• 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 24 ounces Marinara sauce
• 14.5 ounces Crushed tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon Dried Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 15 ounces Ricotta cheese
• 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 large Egg
• 9 noodles Lasagna noodles
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, Italian sausage, and diced onion until the meat is browned and fully cooked. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.

Step 2

Drain any excess grease from the skillet. Stir in the marinara sauce, crushed tomatoes, dried Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Simmer the sauce for 5 minutes, then remove from heat.

Step 3

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, and the egg. Mix well until smooth.

Step 4

Grease the inside of your slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.

Step 5

Spread a thin layer of meat sauce (about 1 cup) across the bottom of the slow cooker.

Step 6

Place 3 lasagna noodles on top of the sauce, breaking them as necessary to fit evenly.

Step 7

Spread a layer of the ricotta mixture (about 1/3 of the total) over the noodles, followed by a layer of shredded mozzarella (about 2/3 cup).

Step 8

Repeat the layers (sauce, noodles, ricotta mixture, mozzarella) two more times, finishing with a layer of meat sauce and a final sprinkling of mozzarella on top.

Step 9

Cover and cook on low heat for 4 hours, or until the lasagna noodles are fully tender.

Step 10

Once cooked, turn off the heat and let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Step 11

Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired, and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3153.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5494.5

Total Fat 273.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 121.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 13.2g
Cholesterol 1183.3mg	0%
Sodium 8035.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 474.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 32.1g	0%
Total Sugars 52.8g
Protein 318.7g	0%

Vitamin D 144.5IU	0%
Calcium 4178.2mg	0%
Iron 35.5mg	0%
Potassium 4285.1mg	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: 43.7%

Protein: 22.6%

Carbs: 33.7%