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3.8 from 27 votes

Slow Cooker Lasagna Recipe

This easy to make and delicious Slow Cooker Lasagna Recipe is perfect for serving a crowd without much work. Take it to parties, cookouts and potlucks. Yum!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
5 hrs
Total Time
5 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 355 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

For Beef
  • 1 lb lean ground beef or ground turkey
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1-2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 - 15 oz cans of crushed tomatoes
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar or stevia
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 onion chopped
  • salt + pepper
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
For Cheese
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese
  • 15 oz ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • salt and pepper
Assembly
  • lasagna noodles uncooked
  • 3 cups mozzarella cheese
  • fresh basil

Instructions

For Beef
    Cup of Yum
  1. Heat skillet with olive oil on medium heat
  2. Add onions and Italian Seasoning. Saute until softened
  3. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute
  4. Add beef and cook while breaking it down into small pieces
  5. Drain excess liquid
  6. Add tomatoes, sugar, salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until the mixture starts to boil
  7. Add water and cook until the sauce is thick but still a bit runny. Check for seasoning
For Cheese
  1. Mix everything into a bowl. Check for seasoning
Assembly
  1. Spray the inside of your slow cooker with non-stick spray
  2. Add 1/4 of the meat mixture
  3. Cover with lasagna noodles (you might need to break them up a bit so that they fit)
  4. Add 1/3 of ricotta mixture, top with 1/4 beef and 1/3 cheese
  5. Cover with lasagna noodles
  6. Add 1/3 of ricotta mixture, top with 1/4 beef and 1/3 cheese
  7. Cover with lasagna noodles
  8. Add 1/3 of ricotta mixture, top with 1/4 beef and 1/3 cheese
  9. Cover with lasagna noodles
  10. Add 1/3 cup of cheese
  11. Cover with lid and cook on low for 4-5 hours
  12. Uncover and add 1 cup of cheese
  13. Cover for 5-10 or until cheese is melted
  14. Top with herbs
  15. Enjoy!

Notes

  • I used a 6 quart slow cooker

Nutrition Information

Calories 355kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 30g (60%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Cholesterol 106mg (35%) Sodium 435mg (18%) Potassium 314mg (9%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 615IU (12%) Vitamin C 1.2mg (1%) Calcium 407mg (41%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 355

% Daily Value*

Calories 355kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 30g 60%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Cholesterol 106mg 35%
Sodium 435mg 18%
Potassium 314mg 7%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 615IU 12%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 1%
Calcium 407mg 41%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.