By Leesa Slider
Slow cooker lasagna (G10)
6 steps
Prep:10minCook:6h 10min
This Italian comfort food classic takes only 10 minutes to prep and needs no supervision to come together beautifully. Unlike time-consuming traditional versions, this recipe is so easy, there is no need to cook the noodles first. Two full layers of savory tomato sauce, rich cheese sauce and pasta present the perfect meal for a family dinner any night of the week. Paired with a crunchy and simple salad of lettuce, carrots, cucumber and tomatoes and topped with a light Italian vinaigrette, you will not have to call anyone to the table, they will be waiting. When the lasagna is fully cooked let it sit a few minutes before serving so it can firm up a bit. Leftovers are sure to be sought-after so making a double batch might be best.
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 12:57:11 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Good
Nutrition per serving
Calories291.6 kcal (15%)
Total Fat10.4 g (15%)
Carbs32.7 g (13%)
Sugars10.1 g (11%)
Protein19.9 g (40%)
Sodium1262.5 mg (63%)
Fiber4.7 g (17%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
6 servings
1 po93% lean ground beef
Uncooked
1onion
Uncooked, small, chopped
1 cloveGarlic clove
medium, minced
28 ozcrushed tomatoes
Canned
15 oztomato sauce
Canned
1 tspTable salt
1 tspDried oregano
½ tspDried basil
¼ tspCrushed red pepper flakes
or to taste
1 cupPart-skim ricotta cheese
1 ½ cuppart-skim mozzarella cheese
Shredded, divided
6lasagna noodles
Uncooked
½ cupShredded parmesan cheese
strong-flavored like Parmigiano Reggiano
Instructions
Step 1
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef, onion and garlic; cook, stirring frequently, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon as it cooks, about 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, salt, oregano, basil and red pepper flakes; simmer 5 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
Step 2
Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, stir together ricotta cheese and 1 cup of mozzarella cheese.
Step 3
Spoon 1/3 of beef mixture into a 5-quart slow cooker. Break 3 lasagna sheets in half and arrange over beef mixture; top with half of ricotta mixture. Repeat with another layer and finish with remaining 1/3 of beef mixture.
Step 4
Cover slow cooker and cook on low setting for 4 to 6 hours. Remove cover; turn off heat and season to taste, if desired.
Step 5
In a small bowl, combine remaining 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese; sprinkle over beef mixture. Cover and set aside until cheese melts and lasagna firms up, about 10 minutes.
Step 6
Serving size: 1/6 of lasagna
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