How to Make Slow Cooker Lasagna - A Step-by-Step Guide

Lasagna is a classic Italian dish that is loved by many for its layers of pasta, cheese, and savory meat sauce. While it is a delicious and comforting dish, traditionally preparing lasagna can be quite time-consuming. However, with the help of a slow cooker, you can enjoy the flavors of homemade lasagna with minimal effort.

Using a slow cooker for lasagna not only saves time and effort, but it also allows the flavors to meld together perfectly, resulting in a rich and satisfying meal....

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 16 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 12 ounces cottage cheese
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 (12 ounce) package lasagna noodles

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 4 hrs 10 mins
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 10

  • Cook ground beef, onion, and garlic in a large skillet over medium heat until the meat is browned. Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, salt, and oregano and stir until well combined and heated through.
  • Stir mozzarella, cottage cheese, and Parmesan together in a large bowl.
  • Spoon a layer of the meat mixture onto the bottom of a slow cooker. Add a double layer of uncooked lasagna noodles, breaking noodles to fit into cooker as needed. Top noodles with a portion of cheese mixture. Repeat the layering of sauce, noodles, and cheese until all the ingredients are used.
  • Cover and cook on Low for 4 to 6 hours.
  • Nutrition

    446 cal.

    • Total Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 72mg
    • Sodium: 1420mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 36g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 31g
    • Vitamin C: 11mg
    • Calcium: 453mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 715mg