Crockpot Lasagna

Name: Crockpot Lasagna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 180 min
Total time: 195 min
Ingredients: 1½ lbs ground beef; 2 tbsp Italian seasoning (divided in half); 24 ounce can roasted garlic herb spaghetti sauce; 1 cup beef broth; 2½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese (divided (you’ll need a 16 ounce bag or 16 ounce block)); 24 ouce small curd cottage cheese ((you’ll need a 24 ounce tub)); 1 large egg; 12 lasagna noodles (NOT NO-BOIL) (uncooked); Fresh minced parsley ( optional garnish)

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Jake

Feb 10, 2023

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This 15 minute Crockpot Lasagna is filled with layers of tender pasta, melted cheese, and a savory meat sauce that is so easy to make. A fun spin on the classic Italian dish that your entire family will love!

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Table of Contents

WHY WE LOVE CROCKPOT LASAGNA
Ingredients
SUBSTITUTIONS AND ADDITIONS
HOW TO MAKE CROCKPOT LASAGNA
CAN I MAKE THIS IN ADVANCE?
HOW TO STORE CROCKPOT LASAGNA
OTHER EASY Dinner Recipes
Crockpot Lasagna Recipe

Crockpot Lasagna is the ultimate comfort meal that takes only 15 minutes to assemble and tastes like you labored all day in the kitchen! Step back and let the crockpot do the work, slow-simmering the seasonings and cooking the cheesy layered noodles to perfection. This hearty meal is the perfect solution when you have no time to bake; and it’s just as amazing as the classic! Prepare to have your family saying “Grazie!” with a smile!

WHY WE LOVE CROCKPOT LASAGNA

Quick and easy to prepare in only 15 minutes.
Simple to assemble the layers in the crockpot and let them cook low and slow.
Use uncooked lasagna noodles – No pre-cooking the noodles required.
Slow cooking brings out the delicious flavors in this one-pot meal.
Versatile recipe that can be customized with your favorite lasagna fillings.
A delicious homemade meal that your family loves, even when you are too busy to bake.

Ingredients

Ground beef
Italian seasoning
Can roasted garlic herb spaghetti sauce: You can use your favorite type of tomato sauce or pasta sauce instead.
Beef broth: Replace this with chicken or vegetable broth if needed.
Mozzarella cheese: Switch this out for provolone, cheddar, or even Monterey jack cheese if you want.
Small curd cottage cheese: You can use large curd cottage cheese, though it won’t be as easy to spread.
Egg
Lasagna noodles (uncooked)
Fresh minced parsley (optional garnish)

SUBSTITUTIONS AND ADDITIONS

More Meat Options: Feel free to use ground turkey, ground chicken, or ground Italian sausage for this recipe.
Veggies Add Vitamins: For extra nutrients, you can add some fresh or frozen spinach to the cheese mixture or layer in cooked vegetables, like peppers or mushrooms.
Vegetarian Version: You can easily use tofu or vegetarian crumbles instead of beef in this lasagna, or just leave out the meat altogether, use a marinara sauce and add extra veggies.
More Cheese, Please: You can add some ricotta cheese for a change in texture or some parmesan cheese for extra richness. I love cheese, so I would not judge you if you put even more cheese on the lasagna than what the recipe calls for.

HOW TO MAKE CROCKPOT LASAGNA

Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium high heat.
Drain any excess grease, then mix in the spaghetti sauce, beef broth, and Italian seasoning with the meat.
Simmer the meat sauce uncovered on low to medium heat for 10 minutes or until slightly thickened.
While the sauce is simmering, combine the cups of mozzarella cheese, cottage cheese, Italian seasoning, and egg in a bowl.
Spray the bottoms and sides of your crockpot and begin layering.
Spread a layer of meat sauce on the bottom of the crockpot.
Place 3 lasagna noodles on top of meat sauce.
Pro Tip: Use regular (NOT no-boil) lasagna noodles, and layer the noodles uncooked in your slow cooker. Depending on the shape of your crockpot, you may need to break two lasagna noodles and leave one unbroken lasagna noodle for the middle layer.
Spread the cheese mixture on top of the noodles.
Pro-Tip: It’s important to cover the noodles completely with the sauce and cheese mixture so that the noodle actually has enough liquid to cook. If necessary, check the lasagna about halfway through to make sure the noodles are cooking. You can push them into the sauce or cover them as best as you can so it finishes cooking.
Repeat the layering until everything has been used. You should have enough for four sets of layers.
Top the last layer of noodles with mozzarella cheese.
Cover and cook on low for 3-5 hours or until the noodles absorb the liquid and are soft.
Pro Tip: You can check the noodles for tenderness by lifting them up and poking them with a fork or cutting them with a knife. After the cook time ends, you may want to turn off the heat and let the lasagna rest for 20 to 30 minutes. The rest time will make it easier to slice and serve your lasagna. If you are crunched for time, you can cook the lasagna on high for 2 hours.
Plate and serve warm with some minced parsley as a garnish, optional.
Enjoy!

CAN I MAKE THIS IN ADVANCE?

Yes, you can assemble this entire Crockpot Lasagna ahead of time and cook it the next day. Make your meat sauce and then assemble the layers in your crockpot by following the instructions in the recipe. Place the entire crockpot in the refrigerator overnight. The next day, cook the lasagna as instructed.

HOW TO STORE CROCKPOT LASAGNA

To Store: You can store this lasagna in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about 3-4 days.
To Freeze: Leftovers can be frozen for 3 months if stored in a freezer-safe container.
To Reheat: Reheat refrigerated leftovers in the microwave for 3-4 minutes. You can also reheat the whole casserole in a 350 F oven for 20 minutes. To reheat individual squares from frozen, simply microwave for 7-8 minutes.