Lazy Day Crock Pot Lasagna Recipe
Description
This lazy day crock pot lasagna recipe is the perfect dish to make when you’re short on time. It is an easy and delicious meal that is sure to please the whole family. It is a great way to utilize your slow cooker as it cooks all day while you’re at work or out running errands. This dish is packed with flavor and is sure to become a family favorite. The combination of seasoned ground beef, Italian sausage, and ricotta cheese creates a creamy and flavorful lasagna that is sure to satisfy.
Prep Time
This dish does require a bit of prep work before popping it in the crock pot. It can take anywhere from 15-20 minutes to assemble all of the ingredients, including browning the ground beef and Italian sausage. Once that is finished, the dish can be placed in the slow cooker to finish cooking.
Cook Time
This dish can be cooked in a slow cooker for 6-8 hours on low heat or 4-6 hours on high heat. It is important to keep an eye on the dish as it cooks and to ensure that the center is cooked through before serving.
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 pound Italian sausage
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 8 lasagna noodles, uncooked
Instructions
Begin by browning the ground beef and Italian sausage in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the meat is cooked through, drain off any excess fat. Add in the diced onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add in the tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, sugar, and salt and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
In a large bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, basil, and 1/2 cup of the Parmesan cheese. Set aside.
Spray the inside of the slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray. Spread 1 cup of the meat sauce on the bottom of the slow cooker. Place 4 of the lasagna noodles on top of the sauce. Spread 1/2 of the ricotta cheese mixture over the noodles. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup of the mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese. Spread another cup of the meat sauce over the cheese. Repeat the layers one more time.
Cover and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours or high heat for 4-6 hours. When the lasagna is finished cooking, let it sit for 10 minutes before serving.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Slow cooker
- Mixing bowl
- Spoon or ladle
Notes
If you are short on time, you can use a jar of store-bought marinara sauce instead of making your own. You can also use pre-cooked lasagna noodles to save time.
Nutrition: Per Serving
- Calories: 363
- Total Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Cholesterol: 69mg
- Sodium: 796mg
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 5g
- Protein: 25g
Recipe Tips
This dish can be prepped ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator overnight. When you are ready to cook, just place it in the slow cooker and turn it on. It is also great for meal prepping as it can be divided into individual servings and stored in the freezer. To reheat, just thaw in the refrigerator and heat in the microwave or oven.
If you are looking to add some heat, you can add some red pepper flakes to the meat mixture. You can also use spicy Italian sausage instead of regular sausage. The lasagna can also be topped with some additional Parmesan cheese or mozzarella cheese before serving.
This dish is a great way to utilize your slow cooker and whip up a delicious meal with minimal effort. It is sure to be a hit with the whole family!
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