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Crock Pot Lasagna

Making lasagna in the crock pot is a super easy, stress free way to enjoy a classic meal and our recipe is perfect for busy schedules.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Keyword Crock Pot Lasagna
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 515kcal
Author Jennifer Osterholt

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Italian sausage or lean ground beef
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper freshly ground
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1 1/2 cups pasta sauce
  • 3 1/2 cups tomato juice
  • 12 ounces lasagna noodles broken
  • 3 cups mozzarella cheese divided

Instructions

  • Brown sausage or ground beef in skillet and place in a greased or lined crock pot.
    1 pound Italian sausage
  • Cook onions in skillet until softened and add to the crock pot.
    1 small onion
  • Add all remaining ingredients except noodles and cheese and stir well.
    1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, 2 cloves garlic, 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard, 1 1/2 cups pasta sauce, 3 1/2 cups tomato juice
  • Cover and cook on high for 3 hours.
  • In the last 30 - 40 minutes of cooking add lasagna noodles and 2 cups of cheese, stir well. Top with remaining cup of cheese 5 minutes before serving and enjoy!
    12 ounces lasagna noodles, 3 cups mozzarella cheese

Notes

  • Be sure to use the proportion of liquid to dry, uncooked noodles. Changing the proportion of these ingredients may dry out the lasagna or create a lasagna soup.
  • Can be cooked on low for 4 to 6 hours and turn to high the last 20 minutes to cook noodles and melt cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 515kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 1233mg | Potassium: 686mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 935IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 334mg | Iron: 2mg