Crockpot Lasagna Recipe
Lasagna is delicious but exhausting—all that layering, boiling, and waiting. Enter the Crockpot Lasagna, the lazy genius’s solution to homemade, cheesy perfection. No need to hover over a bubbling pot or wrestle with slippery noodles. Just stack the ingredients, press a button, and walk away. Hours later, you’ll return to a saucy, cheesy masterpiece that looks like you actually put in effort. It’s everything you love about classic lasagna without the drama. This slow-cooked magic will make you wonder why you ever made it the hard way. Just don’t expect leftovers—people devour this fast.
Crockpot Lasagna Recipe
A hearty, cheesy, and saucy lasagna made effortlessly in a slow cooker. No boiling, no fuss—just pure, layered comfort food.
Ingredients
- 12 lasagna noodles uncooked, broken into pieces
- 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1 small onion diced
- 3 cups marinara sauce
- 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper optional, for heat
For Garnish (Optional):
- Fresh basil or parsley
Instructions
Step 1: Cook the Meat
- Brown the ground beef (or sausage) in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced onions and cook until soft.
- Drain excess grease and stir in marinara sauce, diced tomatoes, and seasonings.
Step 2: Prepare the Cheese Mixture
- In a bowl, mix ricotta, egg, and half of the Parmesan.
Step 3: Assemble the Layers
- Grease the slow cooker to prevent sticking.
- Spread a thin layer of meat sauce at the bottom.
- Add broken lasagna noodles, followed by ricotta mixture, shredded mozzarella, and more sauce.
- Repeat layers until all ingredients are used, ending with cheese on top.
Step 4: Slow Cook & Serve
- Cover and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours.
- Once noodles are tender and cheese is melted, turn off the Crockpot.
- Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: ~480
- Total Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Calcium: 25%
- Iron: 15%
- Vitamin B12: 12%
- Magnesium: 8%
- Phosphorus: 18%
Pro Tips for the Best Crockpot Lasagna
- Use no-boil noodles to make your life even easier.
- Freshly shredded cheese melts better than pre-packaged shreds.
- Let it rest before serving so the layers don’t collapse.
- Add extra veggies like mushrooms or spinach for a healthier twist.
- Double the batch because people always want seconds.
