Crockpot Lasagna

The slow cooker is an easy way to prepare this favorite and let it cook all day while you’re away. Nothing is as good as a ready meal after a busy day.

An Easy Crockpot Meal

We love any and all Crockpot recipes, but this one has a special place in our kitchen!

This recipe is easy to put together and no pre-cooking the noodles required.
It’s great to make ahead (even the day before) and cook while you’re out or at work.
It’s the perfect entrée to add to a potluck or dinner party since all you need to do is plug the Crockpot in to keep it warm.
It’s versatile, too, and can easily be changed up with other favorite lasagna ingredients.

Lasagna Ingredients

3-CHEESE FILLING Traditional lasagna uses ricotta cheese, but cottage cheese works. Cottage cheese can sometimes produce a bit more liquid. Parmesan adds flavor while mozzarella makes it gooey and cheesy.

SAUCE This easy ground beef version uses a marinara sauce that’s already seasoned, but we add some of our own homemade Italian seasoning. If you have the time, you can make your own easy marinara sauce, too! If you have leftover meatsauce, that can be used too.

OPTIONAL ADD-INS

Add some fresh or frozen spinach to the cheese mixture.
Layer in cooked veggies like peppers or mushrooms.
Swap half of the ground beef for Italian sausage.

How To Make Crockpot Lasagna

Let the slow cooker do all the work for this delish dish!

Brown ground beef, onion, and garlic. Add sauce, tomatoes, and seasonings.
Combine cheese filling.
Layer cheese mixture, meat sauce, and noodles until the final layer is pasta sauce topped with cheese.
Cover and cook per recipe below.

What To Serve With Lasagna

Lasagna doesn’t need much more than a fresh, crispy salad and garlic toast! Here are a few of our favorites!

Important Tip

Once cooked, be sure to let the lasagna rest with the lid ajar for at least 30 minutes (or up to 40 minutes). This allows it to cool slightly and the layers to set up.

Salads: tossed salad, Italian salad, Caesar salad

Breads: homemade garlic bread, dinner rolls, French Bread, no knead bread

How to Store Leftovers

Lasagna keeps very well in the refrigerator for about 4 days. Make sure it is covered tightly. Sprinkle a little extra mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top and reheat in the microwave.

As with any lasagna, this recipe freezes well!

Lasagna Recipes

Easy Homemade Lasagna
Chicken Lasagna
Easy Spinach Lasagna – simple & tasty
Lasagna Soup – comforting soup
Lasagna Roll Ups– elegant entrée
Taco Lasagna – spicy & delish
Instant Pot Lasagna – one-pot wonder

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