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Slow Cooker Lasagna Recipe Easy Comfort Food for Cozy Nights

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A cozy and easy slow cooker lasagna recipe that layers no-boil noodles, savory meat, and creamy cheeses for a comforting meal with minimal hands-on time.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 15 ounces ricotta cheese
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Pinch of black pepper
  • 3 no-boil lasagna noodles
  • 3 cups marinara sauce (divided)
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Fresh basil, chopped (for garnish)
  • Cooking spray or olive oil (for greasing slow cooker)

Instructions

  1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef or Italian sausage and cook until browned and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Drain excess fat.
  2. Stir in minced garlic and Italian seasoning; cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, beaten egg, grated Parmesan, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and set aside.
  4. Lightly grease the slow cooker insert with cooking spray or olive oil.
  5. Spread about 1/2 cup marinara sauce on the bottom of the slow cooker to prevent sticking.
  6. Layer 3 no-boil lasagna noodles over the sauce, trimming edges if necessary to fit.
  7. Spread one-third of the ricotta mixture evenly over the noodles.
  8. Sprinkle one-third of the cooked meat over the ricotta layer.
  9. Cover with 1 cup marinara sauce and top with about 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese.
  10. Repeat layering two more times, ending with a final layer of noodles topped with sauce and remaining mozzarella cheese.
  11. Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours. Start checking around 3.5 hours to avoid overcooking; lasagna is done when noodles are tender and cheese is melted and bubbly.
  12. For a firmer top, remove the lid for the last 15-20 minutes to let some moisture evaporate.
  13. Garnish with fresh chopped basil before serving.

Notes

Brown the meat first to prevent watery lasagna. Resist opening the lid frequently to maintain heat and moisture. Use no-boil noodles for best texture in slow cooker. If your slow cooker runs hot, reduce cooking time slightly. For a firmer top, remove lid during last 15-20 minutes of cooking.

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Keywords: slow cooker lasagna, easy lasagna, comfort food, no-boil noodles, crockpot lasagna, cozy dinner, family meal

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