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Crockpot Lasagna

A hearty serving of crockpot lasagna topped with melted cheese and sprinkled with fresh parsley on a white plate.
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Crockpot Lasagna is a hearty, cheesy, and easy slow cooker version of the classic Italian dish. Perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends, it layers tender noodles, rich meat sauce, and creamy cheeses—all cooked to perfection in your slow cooker.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 (26 oz) jar spaghetti sauce
  • 1 cup water
  • 15 oz container small curd cottage cheese
  • 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese (plus ½ cup for topping)
  • 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese (plus ¼ cup for topping)
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (optional)
  • 8–10 uncooked lasagna noodles
  • Non-stick cooking spray
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef or sausage over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook for another 1–2 minutes.
  2. Drain excess grease and return meat to skillet. Stir in spaghetti sauce and water. Simmer briefly and season with salt and pepper.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine cottage cheese, 1½ cups mozzarella, 2 tbsp parmesan, egg, and parsley (optional).
  4. Spray a 5–6 quart oval crockpot with non-stick spray. Spread 1 cup of meat sauce on the bottom.
  5. Layer uncooked noodles to fit the crockpot, followed by a layer of cheese mixture. Repeat layers, ending with a meat sauce layer.
  6. Cover and cook on LOW for 3 to 5 hours, until noodles are tender and liquid is mostly absorbed.
  7. Top with remaining mozzarella and parmesan. Cover and cook for another 10–15 minutes until cheese melts.
  8. Let rest uncovered for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Use cottage cheese to avoid drying out, or ricotta for a traditional texture.
  • Don’t use the locking lid feature while cooking—only for transport.
  • Oval slow cookers (5–6 quarts) work best for layering noodles properly.
  • Freeze leftovers for up to 3 months, wrapped tightly.
  • Check lasagna early if using a newer, hotter slow cooker.

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