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A close-up shot of a slice of slow-cooked lasagna being lifted from the black slow cooker with a spatula over the white marble cooktop. The layers of noodles, melted cheese, and savory meat sauce hold together beautifully, with fresh basil sprinkled on top for a perfect finishing touch.

Crockpot Lasagna Recipe

This Crockpot Lasagna delivers rich layers of meaty, cheesy goodness without the hassle of boiling noodles. Perfectly slow-cooked, it’s a cozy, satisfying dish for effortless family dinners.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 10
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 446
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 29 ounce can tomato sauce
  • 1 6 ounce can tomato paste
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 16 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 12 ounces cottage cheese
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 12 ounce package lasagna noodles

Equipment

  • Slow cooker (Crockpot)
  • Large skillet
  • Mixing bowls
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Ladle

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet, cook ground beef, chopped onion, and minced garlic over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
    A close-up shot of a black skillet on the white marble cooktop, sizzling with lean ground beef, chopped onion, and minced garlic. The meat browns evenly as steam rises, while a wooden spatula stirs the mixture, releasing a rich, savory aroma.
  2. Stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, salt, and oregano. Simmer for 5 minutes.
    A close-up shot of the same black skillet on the white marble cooktop, now simmering with tomato sauce, tomato paste, salt, and oregano. The rich red sauce bubbles gently, blending with the browned meat, filling the kitchen with an aromatic mix of herbs and spices.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine mozzarella, cottage cheese, and Parmesan.
  4. Spread a layer of meat sauce at the bottom of the slow cooker. Add a layer of uncooked lasagna noodles, breaking them as needed to fit.
    A close-up shot of a black slow cooker on the white marble cooktop with a layer of meat sauce spread evenly across the bottom. The deep red sauce glistens under the light, forming the flavorful base for the crockpot lasagna.
  5. Add a layer of cheese mixture. Repeat layers until all ingredients are used, ending with cheese on top.
    A close-up shot of the black slow cooker on the white marble cooktop, fully assembled with alternating layers of meat sauce, noodles, and cheese. The top layer is covered with golden mozzarella, and the lid is on, allowing the lasagna to slow-cook to perfection.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours.
  7. Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.
  8. Garnish with fresh basil or extra Parmesan if desired. Enjoy!
    A close-up shot of a slice of slow-cooked lasagna being lifted from the black slow cooker with a spatula over the white marble cooktop. The layers of noodles, melted cheese, and savory meat sauce hold together beautifully, with fresh basil sprinkled on top for a perfect finishing touch.