Crockpot Lasagna

 

Easy Crockpot Lasagna Recipe

Ingredients:

1 lb (450g) ground beef or Italian sausage

1 small onion, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 (24 oz) jar of marinara sauce

1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes (optional, for extra flavor)

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon black pepper

1 (15 oz) container ricotta cheese

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (plus extra for topping)

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 egg

9-12 uncooked lasagna noodles (regular, not oven-ready)

1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese (for layering)

1½ cups water or broth

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Meat Sauce

In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef (or sausage) with chopped onion until browned. Drain excess fat.

Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.

Stir in marinara sauce, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for a few minutes.

2. Prepare the Ricotta Mixture

In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, 1 cup shredded mozzarella, Parmesan, and egg until well combined.

3. Assemble in the Crockpot

Spray the crockpot with nonstick cooking spray.

Spread a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom.

Place a layer of uncooked lasagna noodles, breaking them if needed to fit.

Spread some of the ricotta mixture on top.

Add a handful of shredded mozzarella and a layer of meat sauce.

Repeat layers until all ingredients are used, ending with meat sauce on top.

Pour 1½ cups of water or broth around the edges (this helps the noodles cook).

4. Cook the Lasagna

Cover and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours, until the noodles are tender.

5. Add Cheese & Serve

In the last 15 minutes, sprinkle extra mozzarella on top, cover, and let it melt.

Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Enjoy your easy and delicious crockpot lasagna!