Slow Cooker Lasagna

4.85 from 408 votes

This easy Crockpot Lasagna recipe has all the flavor of a traditional homemade lasagna but without the mess and prep! It's perfect for a busy weeknight and a meal everyone enjoys!

Prep Time25

Cook Time4

Total Time4 10

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Italian

Servings:

Calories: 634kcal

Author: Lauren Allen

Cost: 16

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Equipment

Ingredients

1/2 pound lean ground beef
1/2 pound ground Italian sausage or pork sausage
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 large onion , chopped*
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 Tablespoons dried parsley flakes
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
6 ounce can tomato paste
29 ounces tomato sauce
2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
1 1/4 cups water
8 ounces lasagna noodles , uncooked
4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

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Instructions

Brown Meat: In a large skillet over medium heat brown the ground beef, Italian sausage and onion.
1/2 pound lean ground beef, 1/2 pound ground Italian sausage, 1 large onion
Make Red Sauce: Add salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, parsley, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, tomato sauce, sugar, and water. Stir and simmer 15-20 minutes. (You could make the sauce in advance!)
1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 2 Tablespoons dried parsley flakes, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 6 ounce can tomato paste, 29 ounces tomato sauce, 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar, 1 1/4 cups water
Assemble: Spread a fourth of the meat sauce into the bottom of your slow cooker. Arrange a third of the noodles over the sauce (break the noodles to fit, if necessary).
8 ounces lasagna noodles
Add Cheese Mixture: Combine the mozzarella, cottage cheese and parmesan cheese; spoon a third of the mixture over noodles. Repeat layers twice.
4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese, 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Finish Layers: Top with remaining meat sauce and sprinkle with extra mozzarella cheese, if desired.
Cover and cook on low for about 4-5 hours or until noodles are tender.

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Notes

Onion: You could substitute 1-2 Tbsp dried minced onion

Make Ahead Instructions: The meat sauce can be prepared in advance and stored in the fridge up to a few days ahead, until ready to assemble the easy slow cooker lasagna recipe.

Freezing Instructions: The meat sauce can be frozen in advance in a freezer safe bag or container for up to 4 months. Let thaw then assemble the lasagna.

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