Easiest Ever Slow Cooker – Crockpot Lasagna

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 1

Easiest Ever Slow Cooker - Crockpot Lasagna Recipe

by The Chefin Italian

Prep

15 min

Cook

4 hours

Ready In

4 hours 15 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	no-boil lasagna noodles , amount will vary depending on size of your slow cooker
	1 jar pasta sauce , your favorite
	1 container part-skim ricotta cheese
	2 cups part-skim mozzarella cheese , shredded
	1 lb turkey sausage , cooked and crumbled ( I buy Jimmy Dean 's pre-cooked bags for this ! )
	salt , pepper , Italian seasoning

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

6-8

Calories

358

Sugar

Fat

17g

Lasagna is a popular Italian dish that is typically made with wide, flat sheets of pasta layered with meat, cheese, and tomato sauce. This slow cooker lasagna recipe is one of the easiest and most convenient ways to make it at home. The beauty of this recipe is that it requires no pre-cooking of the lasagna noodles. Everything goes in the crockpot and it cooks low and slow, resulting in tender and delicious lasagna with minimal effort. This recipe is perfect for a comforting family dinner or for leftovers throughout the week.

Instructions

1.	Cook and crumble the turkey sausage and set aside.
2.	Mix together the ricotta cheese, 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, salt, pepper and Italian seasoning.
3.	Spread a thin layer of pasta sauce on the bottom of the slow cooker.
4.	Add a layer of no-boil lasagna noodles, breaking them up to fit if necessary.
5.	Add a layer of the ricotta mixture, spreading it evenly.
6.	Repeat layers, starting with the pasta sauce until all ingredients have been used.
7.	Sprinkle remaining mozzarella cheese on top.
8.	Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or until noodles are tender.

PROS

This slow cooker lasagna recipe is super easy and virtually foolproof.

It is perfect for busy weeknights or when you want to have dinner ready when you get home.

The flavors are delicious and satisfying.

CONS

This recipe uses pre-cooked turkey sausage which may not appeal to some people.

The noodles can become too soft if overcooked.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This lasagna recipe can be a healthy option since it uses no-boil lasagna noodles which are lower in calories than boiled varieties.
The part-skim cheeses and turkey sausage reduce the fat content of this dish. It is a good source of protein and calcium.