Description
Crockpot Lazy Lasagna is a delightful, low-effort take on the classic Italian dish that brings layers of flavor to your table. With tender no-boil noodles, creamy ricotta, and gooey mozzarella simmered in rich marinara sauce, this slow-cooked masterpiece is perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings. Just assemble the ingredients, set your crockpot, and let it work its magic while you relax. It’s comfort food at its finest—an experience that warms both heart and home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 no-boil lasagna noodles
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown the ground meat in a skillet over medium heat; drain excess fat and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta with salt and pepper; add an egg if desired for creaminess.
- In the crockpot, layer marinara sauce, broken lasagna noodles, half the ricotta mixture, half the meat, and half the mozzarella. Repeat layers until all ingredients are used up.
- Top with remaining marinara sauce and mozzarella.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours until noodles are tender.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg