Crockpot Lasagna

Scrumptious crockpot lasagna is savory, saucy, cheesy and everything a good Italian dish should be combined with the convenience of a crockpot meal.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword Crockpot Lasagna, Crockpot Lasagna Recipe, How Do I Make Crockpot Lasagna Recipe, How To Make Crockpot Lasagna Recipe, slow cooker lasagna

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 4

Resting time 20

Total Time 4 50

Servings -8 servings

Calories 1287kcal

Author Kathleen

Spray a 6-quart Crock-Pot with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
Cook the sausage (1 pound) in a large skillet, over medium heat, breaking it up into small pieces with a spoon, until the sausage is cooked through. Remove the cooked sausage to a paper towel-lined plate and set aside. Remove all but 2 tablespoons of the fat from the sausage and discard. Over medium heat, add onion (1) and chopped garlic (4-6 cloves) to the remaining fat in the skillet. Cook until veggies are softened, about 5-8 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in cooked sausage. Set aside.
In a mixing bowl, mix together ricotta (32 ounces), 1 cup of Parmesan, 2 cups mozzarella, fresh basil (1 cup), 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 egg.
Spread 1 cup of prepared marinara sauce in the bottom of the crockpot. Layer 4 uncooked pasta noodles, breaking them up as needed to fit, evenly over the bottom of the crockpot on top of the sauce. Spread 1/3 of the ricotta mixture, 1/3 of the sausage and onion mixture, 1 cup of sauce. Repeat layers 2 more times.
For the final top layer, arrange 4 more noodles, 1 cup of sauce, and the remaining 1 cup Parmesan and 2 cups mozzarella cheese. Cover and cook until on low until lasagna is heated through, about 4 hours.
Turn off the heat and let the lasagna cool for 20-30 minutes and serve.

Crockpot Size: Speaking of crockpots, I use my large oval crockpot for this recipe. If you don’t have one, that’s okay. You can make delicious slow cooker lasagna in any crockpot as long as it is large enough to accommodate all the ingredients.
- It should also have a low and a high setting because you’ll need to cook this lasagna on low for a few hours.
Cooling: Once the lasagna has finished cooking, you’ll want to turn the crockpot off and let it cool for thirty minutes before serving. This is an important step so don’t skip it. I know it will be difficult when you are immersed in those wonderfully delicious aromas and growling tummies, but it really makes a big difference.
- Letting the lasagna sit without cooking allows time for the sauce to thicken while the meat and noodles soak up all the savory flavors and juices. Trust me on this one! Besides, it’s the perfect time to prepare salads and bake garlic bread.