Description
This Crockpot Lasagna recipe offers a convenient and delicious way to enjoy classic lasagna without heating up your oven. Combining savory Italian sausage, marinara sauce, tender lasagna noodles, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese, this slow-cooked dish yields a comforting layered pasta meal perfect for family dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
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Meat and Vegetables
- 375 grams Italian sausage (mild or spicy, ¾ lb)
- 1 small onion (finely diced)
Sauce and Seasonings
- 2½ cups marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Pasta and Cheese
- 9 lasagna noodles (not oven ready)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook Italian Sausage and Onion: In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, cook the Italian sausage and finely diced onion together until the sausage is completely browned and the onion is soft and translucent.
- Add Sauce and Seasonings: Stir in the marinara sauce, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper into the cooked sausage mixture until well combined and heated through.
- Prepare Slow Cooker: Lightly grease a 2.5 to 4-quart slow cooker, preferably an oval casserole-style, to prevent sticking. Spread a small amount of the sauce mixture on the bottom.
- Layer Lasagna: Place 3 lasagna noodles on the bottom of the slow cooker, breaking to fit the shape if necessary, saving broken pieces to fill gaps. Spread 1/3 of the sauce mixture over the noodles, then sprinkle 1/3 of the shredded mozzarella and 1/3 of the shredded Parmesan cheese on top.
- Repeat Layers: Repeat the layering process two more times with noodles, sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan. If you have extra noodles or sauce, you may add a fourth layer as desired.
- Cook Lasagna: Cover with the slow cooker lid and cook on low for 2.5 to 3 hours, or until the lasagna noodles are softened through.
- Rest and Serve: Turn off the slow cooker and let the lasagna sit covered for 10 minutes to set before slicing and serving.
Notes
- This Crockpot Lasagna combines the traditional flavors of lasagna with the convenience of slow cooking, resulting in tender noodles and melty cheese without the oven heat.
- Use an oval slow cooker to allow for easier noodle placement and even cooking.
- You can adjust the spice level of the Italian sausage according to your preference for mild or spicy.
- Allowing the lasagna to rest after cooking helps the layers set, making it easier to slice and serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 528
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 1416 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 79 mg
