Slow Cooker Lasagna
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
3 hrs
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Total Time
3 hrs 20 mins
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Servings
8
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Course
Others
Slow Cooker Lasagna
Description
The Slow Cooker Lasagna starts with browning Italian sausage and onions, then adding garlic and a tomato sauce mixture seasoned with salt and oregano. In a slow cooker, layers of sauce, no-boil lasagna noodles, spinach, ricotta cheese, and mozzarella cheese are assembled. The process is repeated to create layered textures and flavors which meld during a three-hour slow cook on low heat.
The slow cooking method allows the noodles to absorb moisture and soften evenly without pre-boiling, while the sausage imparts a savory depth to the sauce. Baby spinach adds a mild, leafy contrast amid the cheeses. The final result is a creamy, tender lasagna with distinct layers that hold together when served.
This lasagna is suited for comfortable dinner settings and benefits from the hands-off cooking approach. It serves as a convenient make-ahead entree that can warm gently in the slow cooker until mealtime.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 onion diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 28 ounce crushed tomatoes
- 6 ounce tomato paste
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon oregano
- 9 lasagna noodles no-boil
- 3 cups baby spinach
- 16 ounce ricotta cheese
- 8 ounce mozzarella cheese shredded
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat cook the sausage, onion until brown. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the tomato sauce, tomato paste, water, salt, and oregano and stir until well incorporated.
- Layer bottom of slow cooker with 1 cup of sauce. Add a layer of noodles to fit in pan, meat sauce, layer of spinach, ricotta cheese. Repeat layering 2 more times. Top with remaining sauce and then the shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Cook on low for 3 hours.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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