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Delicious crockpot lasagna recipe, bubbling with melted golden cheese and fresh herbs in a slow cooker on a marble counter.

The Easiest Ever Crockpot Lasagna Recipe

This recipe provides a simple and delicious way to make lasagna in your slow cooker, minimizing prep time with uncooked noodles and a straightforward layering process for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 25 minutes
Servings 8 people
Calories 470 kcal

Equipment

  • Frying pan
  • Slow cooker

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • Cooking spray
  • 1 lb extra-lean ground beef
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp salt & pepper each
  • 2 jars tomato sauce 650mL, I used Classico's sweet basil marinara sauce
  • 1 lb lasagna noodles uncooked, can use either oven ready or normal
  • 1 tub ricotta cheese 475g
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup water
  • fresh basil or parsley chopped, for garnish

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Brown the meat: In a large frying pan over medium-high heat, cook ground beef until nearly done. Add onion, garlic, salt, and pepper; cook until beef is browned and onions are soft. Drain excess fat.
  • Make meat sauce: Stir in 1 jar of tomato sauce; heat through and remove from heat.
  • Prep the cooker: Spray the slow cooker with cooking spray. Spread a thin layer of the meat sauce on the bottom.
  • Layer: Add a layer of uncooked lasagna noodles (break to fit), dollop/spread about ⅓ of the ricotta, sprinkle mozzarella, then spoon over meat sauce. Repeat layers noodles, ricotta, mozzarella, meat sauce aiming for 3 full layers.
  • Top & add moisture: Pour the second jar of tomato sauce evenly over the top. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella. Carefully pour ½ cup water around the inside edge so it seeps down (avoid pouring on the cheese).
  • Cook: Cover and cook on LOW 6 hours or HIGH 3 hours, until noodles are tender and the center is hot and bubbly.
  • Rest & serve: Let stand 10–15 minutes with the lid off to set. Garnish with basil/parsley, slice, and serve.

Notes

This recipe is incredibly flexible, allowing you to use either oven-ready or regular lasagna noodles. The longer cooking time on low heat can yield a more tender result. Ensure not to overfill your slow cooker to prevent spillage during cooking.