Slow Cooker Lasagna
A comforting slow cooker version of the classic lasagna, filled with layers of pasta, rich meat sauce, and gooey cheese.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Total Time: 200 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian option available
Ingredients
- Lasagna Noodles (traditional or no-boil)
- Ground Beef or Sausage
- Ricotta Cheese
- Mozzarella Cheese
- Tomato Sauce
- Onion
- Garlic
- Dried Herbs (Basil, Oregano, Parsley)
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by gathering everything you need.
- Cook the meat in a skillet until browned, adding onion and garlic towards the end.
- Mix the cooked meat, tomatoes, and sauce in a bowl, seasoning to taste.
- Layer the bottom of the slow cooker with sauce, followed by noodles, ricotta, and mozzarella.
- Repeat the layering process until all ingredients are used, finishing with mozzarella on top.
- Cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours.
- Check for doneness and add extra cheese 30 minutes before serving if desired.
- Let it rest for 20-30 minutes before slicing.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, you can replace the meat with roasted vegetables. Make sure to use gluten-free noodles if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: lasagna, slow cooker, comfort food, Italian, pasta
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