Easy Crockpot Lasagna for Busy Nights

This Slow Cooker Lasagna is the perfect easy weeknight dinner! A cheesy, comforting, family-friendly crockpot recipe you'll want to make on repeat.

By @natashaskitchen

Original recipe source

Cook time: 240 minutes

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 24 ounces marinara sauce
• 15 ounces ricotta cheese
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 3 lasagna noodles
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese

Instructions

1. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain any excess fat.
2. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Stir in the marinara sauce and bring the mixture to a simmer.
4. In a medium bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, egg, and Italian seasoning.
5. Spread a thin layer of the meat sauce on the bottom of the slow cooker.
6. Layer 3 lasagna noodles over the sauce, breaking them to fit as needed.
7. Spread half of the ricotta mixture over the noodles.
8. Sprinkle with 1 cup of mozzarella cheese.
9. Repeat the layers: meat sauce, noodles, ricotta mixture, and mozzarella cheese.
10. Top with remaining meat sauce and 1 cup of mozzarella cheese.
11. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until the noodles are tender.
12. Let the lasagna rest for 15 minutes before serving.