How to Make Busy Mom Lasagna - A Step-by-Step Guide

Being a busy mom is a full-time job in itself, and finding the time to prepare a homemade dinner can often feel like an impossible task. That's why having a go-to recipe for a delicious and hearty meal like lasagna can be a game-changer for any mom on the go. This Busy Mom Lasagna recipe is not only easy to make, but it's also a family favorite that will have everyone asking for seconds.

One of the best things about lasagna is that it's a complete meal in one dish. It's got layers of ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • ½ cup diced onion
  • 1 (16 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce, or more to taste
  • ½ (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • ½ (8 ounce) container sour cream
  • cooking spray
  • 1 (12 ounce) package wide egg noodles
  • 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 4 hrs 5 mins
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 20 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir beef and onion in the hot skillet until beef browns and onion softens, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
  • Add spaghetti sauce, cream cheese, and sour cream to the skillet. Mix well.
  • Spray a 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Layer noodles, beef mixture, and cheeses in the slow cooker. Repeat layers as necessary until cooker is full.
  • Cover and cook on High for 2 hours. Switch to Low and cook until noodles are soft and cheeses are melted, about 2 hours more.
  • Nutrition

    533 cal.

    • Total Fat: 28g
    • Saturated Fat: 15g
    • Cholesterol: 128mg
    • Sodium: 583mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 40g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 29g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 380mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 486mg