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Easy Crockpot Lasagna

14 INGREDIENTS • 12 STEPS • 5HRS

Easy Crockpot Lasagna

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Lasagna is classic comfort food, and no one can resist this Easy Crockpot Lasagna, which tastes just as wonderful as traditional lasagna, but is so incredibly fast and easy to make! Layers of tender pasta, flavorful meat sauce, and a delightfully cheesy texture and flavor make for a home-cooked lasagna that is loaded with Italian flavor.
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Lasagna is classic comfort food, and no one can resist this Easy Crockpot Lasagna, which tastes just as wonderful as traditional lasagna, but is so incredibly fast and easy to make! Layers of tender pasta, flavorful meat sauce, and a delightfully cheesy texture and flavor make for a home-cooked lasagna that is loaded with Italian flavor.
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Snowflakes & Coffeecakes
I'm Diane, but you can call me Mama V! I love to create and make family-friendly food for my family and friends, and I love sharing my favorite tried-and-true recipes.
https://www.snowflakesandcoffeecakes.com/

5HRS

Total Time

$1.86

Cost Per Serving

Ingredients

Servings
12
us / metric
Italian Sauce
Italian Sausage Link
2 lb
Italian Sausage Links
Garlic
4 cloves
Garlic, minced
Marinara Sauce
3 jars
(24 oz)
Marinara Sauce
I used Classico Italian Sausage with Peppers & Onions
Italian Seasoning
1 Tbsp
Italian Seasoning
Salt
to taste
Salt
Ground Black Pepper
to taste
Ground Black Pepper
Herb Ricotta Cheese Filling
Whole Milk Ricotta Cheese
1 3/4 cups
Whole Milk Ricotta Cheese
Shredded Italian Blend Cheese
2 cups
Shredded Italian Blend Cheese
Fresh Parsley
1/3 cup
Chopped Fresh Parsley
Italian Seasoning
1 Tbsp
Italian Seasoning
Lasagna
Lasagna Noodles
15
Lasagna Noodles
up to 18
Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
6 cups
Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
reserve 1 cup
Fresh Parsley
to taste
Chopped Fresh Parsley
Nonstick Cooking Spray
as needed
Nonstick Cooking Spray

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories
577
Fat
32.1 g
Protein
38.4 g
Carbs
34.0 g
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Snowflakes & Coffeecakes
I'm Diane, but you can call me Mama V! I love to create and make family-friendly food for my family and friends, and I love sharing my favorite tried-and-true recipes.
https://www.snowflakesandcoffeecakes.com/

Author's Notes

Yields 12-15 servings.

Place leftover lasagna in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 5 days. Reheat either in the oven or in the microwave until warm.

To freeze, let the lasagna cool completely and then cut into individual servings, place in freezer-safe airtight containers and mark them with the date. The lasagna will keep in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Cooking Instructions

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step 1
In a large skillet or Dutch oven, cook Italian Sausage Links (2 lb) until brown. Add Garlic (4 cloves) and cook for 1 minute. Drain the sausage of any liquid or grease that may have accumulated.
step 2
Add Marinara Sauce (3 jars) and Season with Salt (to taste), Ground Black Pepper (to taste), and Italian Seasoning (1 Tbsp). Simmer for about 5 minutes and remove from heat.
step 3
Prepare the cheese filling. In a medium bowl, mix Whole Milk Ricotta Cheese (1 3/4 cups), Shredded Italian Blend Cheese (2 cups), Italian Seasoning (1 Tbsp), and Fresh Parsley (1/3 cup), stirring until fluffy and well blended.
step 4
Spray the bottom and sides of a large crock pot with Nonstick Cooking Spray (as needed). Begin layering, starting with the sauce. Pour 2-3 cups of sauce on the bottom of the slow cooker, making sure that the entire bottom is covered with sauce.
step 5
Add a single layer of Lasagna Noodles (15) to cover the sauce, breaking the noodles as necessary to make them fit.
step 6
Add a thin layer of Cheese Filling on top of the lasagna noodles. You can use a spoon or your fingers to do this easily without disturbing the layer of noodles. Generously sprinkle a layer of Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (6 cups) on top of the Italian Sauce.
step 7
Repeat these layers until all ingredients are used and it fills your crock pot. (Italian Sauce, noodles, cheese filling, shredded mozzarella), ending with a layer of shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
step 8
Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours, or until the noodles are soft, being careful not to overcook. Resist the urge to lift the cover to check on progress during this period. Keep it covered as constantly as possible to retain heat and moisture for the best results.
step 9
After 4 hours, test for doneness! Remove the cover and stick a table knife in the center if it is tender all the way through to the bottom, the edges are golden brown, and the top of the lasagna is hot and bubbling, you’ll know you’re getting close!
step 10
Sprinkle with 1 cup of reserved mozzarella cheese. Cover with the lid and keep covered until the cheese is melted.
step 11
Once the final layer of cheese is melted, keep covered and allow to sit for 30 minutes before serving.
step 12
Sprinkle with Fresh Parsley (to taste) and serve warm!
step 12 Sprinkle with Fresh Parsley (to taste) and serve warm!

Tags

Comfort Food
Slow Cooker
Shellfish-Free
Dinner
Italian
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