Best 11 Slow Cooked Lasagna With Homemade Sauce Recipes

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Indulge in the art of slow cooking with our carefully curated guide to creating the ultimate slow cooked lasagna with homemade sauce. This article will take you on a culinary journey, providing insights into selecting the finest ingredients, crafting the perfect sauce, and assembling layers of tender pasta, rich cheeses, and flavorful fillings. Discover the secrets to achieving a golden-brown crust and a succulent filling that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice in the kitchen, this guide will equip you with the knowledge and techniques needed to create a slow cooked lasagna that will impress family and friends alike.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW-COOKER LASAGNA



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Convenient no-cook lasagna noodles take the work out of this traditional favorite adapted for the slow cooker. It's so easy to assemble for workdays or weekends. We like it accompanied by Parmesan bread or garlic cheese toast. -Lisa Micheletti, Collierville, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (29 ounces) tomato sauce
1 cup water
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 package (8 ounces) no-cook lasagna noodles
4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1-1/2 cups 4% cottage cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Stir in the tomato sauce, water, tomato paste, salt and oregano. , Spread a fourth of the meat sauce in an ungreased 5-qt. slow cooker. Arrange a third of the noodles over sauce (break the noodles to fit if necessary). Combine cheeses; spoon a third of the mixture over noodles. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining meat sauce., Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until noodles are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 482 calories, Fat 20g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 1317mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 38g protein.

SLOW-COOKED LASAGNA



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This traditional favorite is made super easy in a slow cooker. The finished Crock-Pot lasagna cuts well to make nice individual servings. You may need to break the lasagna noodles so they fit into the slow-cooker crock. -Rebecca Goodwin, Bowling Green, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 5h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound ground beef
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 jar (24 ounces) herb and garlic pasta sauce
4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 no-cook lasagna noodles
2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook the beef, green pepper and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in pasta sauce; heat through. In a large bowl, combine the mozzarella and ricotta cheeses, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt and pepper. , Spread 1 cup meat sauce in an oval 3-qt. slow cooker. Break one lasagna noodle into three pieces. Layer 1-1/3 noodles over sauce, breaking noodles to fit as necessary. Top with 2/3 cup meat sauce and 1-1/3 cups cheese mixture. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining sauce., Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until noodles are tender. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cover and cook 15 minutes longer. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts :

SLOW-COOKER LASAGNA



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Have all the flavors you love in homemade lasagna without the fussy preparation and baking. This easy version is assembled in your slow cooker, and simmers for hours while you do other things.

Provided by Kraft

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Kraft Natural Shredded Cheese

Time 4h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (15 ounce) container POLLY-O Original Ricotta Cheese
1 (7 ounce) package KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, divided
¼ cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided
1 large egg
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 pound ground beef
1 (24 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1 cup water
6 lasagna noodles, uncooked

Steps:

  • Mix ricotta cheese, 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, egg, and parsley in a medium bowl; set aside.
  • Brown meat in large skillet; drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce and water.
  • Spoon 1 cup meat sauce into a slow cooker; top with layers of half each of the noodles (broken to fit) and cheese mixture. Cover with 2 cups meat sauce. Top with remaining noodles (broken to fit), cheese mixture, and meat sauce. Cover with lid.
  • Cook on LOW until liquid is absorbed, 4 to 6 hours. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan; let stand, covered, until melted, about 10 minutes.

SLOW COOKER LASAGNA



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 5h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 25

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 medium onion diced
2 pounds ground beef
1 pound Italian sausage, casing removed
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
One 28-ounce can diced tomatoes
One 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes
One 6-ounce can tomato paste
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
1 tablespoon minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
3 cups ricotta cheese
3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1/2 cup grated Romano
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
1 tablespoon minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 large eggs, beaten
Nonstick cooking spray, for spraying the slow cooker
15 uncooked lasagna noodles
2 cups grated mozzarella
Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • For the meat mixture: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and onion and saute for 5 minutes. Add the ground beef, sausage and garlic and cook until brown, 7 to 9 minutes. Add the tomatoes with their juice, tomato paste, basil, parsley, oregano, salt and some pepper and stir. Set aside.
  • For the cheese mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta, Parmesan, Romano, basil, parsley, salt, pepper and eggs and stir together well.
  • For the lasagna: Spray a 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
  • Spoon in one-quarter of the meat mixture on the bottom and top with 5 lasagna noodles, broken to fit. Add a third of the cheese mixture, then sprinkle with 1/2 cup mozzarella. Repeat this layering twice, starting with the meat mixture and ending with the mozzarella, for 3 layers total.
  • For the fourth layer, top with the remaining meat mixture and remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours. Turn off the heat and allow the lasagna to sit 30 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with chopped parsley.

SLOW COOKER LASAGNA



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This recipe is so easy, you might think that you are doing something wrong. It is delicious!

Provided by KIMIRN

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 4h40m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound lean ground beef
1 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
1 (12 ounce) package lasagna noodles
12 ounces cottage cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
16 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat cook the ground beef, onion, and garlic until brown. Add the tomato sauce, tomato paste, salt, and oregano and stir until well incorporated. Cook until heated through.
  • In a large bowl mix together the cottage cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, and shredded mozzarella cheese.
  • Spoon a layer of the meat mixture onto the bottom of the slow cooker. Add a double layer of the uncooked lasagna noodles. Break to fit noodles into slow cooker. Top noodles with a portion of the cheese mixture. Repeat the layering of sauce, noodles, and cheese until all the ingredients are used.
  • Cover, and cook on LOW setting for 4 to 6 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 446.4 calories, Carbohydrate 35.7 g, Cholesterol 71.6 mg, Fat 20.3 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 31.2 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 1420.2 mg, Sugar 7.5 g

SLOW COOKED LASAGNA



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This has became a favorite of mine; just put it in the crockpot and forget about it for a few hours.

Provided by carolinafan

Time 4h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb lean ground beef
1 (26 -28 ounce) jar pasta sauce
1 (8 ounce) can no-salt-added tomato sauce
8 uncooked lasagna noodles
1 (1 lb) jar alfredo sauce
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (12 oz.)
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In large skillet, cook ground beef over medium-high heat until thoroughly cooked, stirring frequently. Drain.
  • Spray 4 to 5-quart slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. Spread 3/4 cup of the tomato pasta sauce in bottom of sprayed slow cooker. Stir remaining tomato pasta sauce and tomato sauce into ground beef.
  • Layer 3 lasagna noodles over sauce in slow cooker, breaking noodles as necessary. Top with 1/3 of the Alfredo pasta sauce, spreading evenly. Sprinkle with 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese. Top with 1/3 of the ground beef mixture, spreading evenly.
  • Repeat layering twice, using 2 lasagna noodles in last layer. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over top.
  • Cover; cook on Low setting 3-1/2 to 4-1/2 hours. If desired, cut into wedges to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316.2, Fat 13.2, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 37.8, Sodium 693.4, Carbohydrate 33.2, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 10.7, Protein 15.5

SLOW-COOKER LASAGNA



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This easy slow-cooker lasagna is satisfying in all the ways that matter: Rich ricotta-Parmesan-spinach layers alternate with tender noodles, melted mozzarella and tomato. (A slow cooker will not give the crispiness that an oven does, but you may not even miss it.) It's also petite compared to many other lasagnas, perfect for feeding a family, not a crowd. If you've ever had a one-pot pasta, the texture of the noodles will be familiar to you: They are tender and starchy. Don't use no-boil or fresh noodles, as they will overcook. If you like, brown some loose Italian sausage in a skillet, pour off the fat and add it with the tomato sauce layers.

Provided by Sarah DiGregorio

Categories     dinner, casseroles, pastas, main course

Time 4h10m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound whole-milk ricotta cheese (about 2 cups)
1 (10-ounce) bag or box frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
3 ounces finely grated Parmesan (about 1 scant cup)
1/2 cup lightly packed, roughly chopped basil leaves, plus more for topping
5 garlic cloves, grated or pressed
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon onion powder
Kosher salt and black pepper
Olive oil
1 (32-ounce) jar good-quality marinara sauce
9 lasagna noodles (7 to 8 ounces)
8 ounces shredded mozzarella (2 cups)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, stir together the ricotta, spinach, Parmesan, basil, garlic, oregano, onion powder, ¼ teaspoon salt and a generous amount of black pepper.
  • Lightly grease the bottom and sides of a 6- to 7-quart slow cooker with olive oil. Ladle about 1 cup of the marinara sauce in the bottom of the slow cooker, and spread it evenly.
  • Make two layers: Lay 3 lasagna noodles on top of the sauce, breaking the noodles to make a roughly even layer. (This doesn't need to be perfect; it's fine if the noodles overlap slightly, and if there are small spots the noodles don't cover.) Ladle about ¾ cup of sauce on top of the noodles and spread evenly. Evenly dollop about half of the ricotta mixture over the sauce, and use the back of a fork to press it into a roughly even layer. Sprinkle about a third of the shredded mozzarella over the ricotta. Repeat to make one more layer, using three noodles, the ¾ cup sauce, the remaining half of the ricotta mixture, then about half of the remaining mozzarella.
  • To finish, lay down the remaining 3 lasagna noodles and spread with the remaining sauce. (Reserve the remaining mozzarella.) Cover and cook on low until the internal temperature in the center is at least 140 degrees and the noodles are tender, 3 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours.
  • Turn off the slow cooker and sprinkle the top of the lasagna with the remaining mozzarella. Remove the crock from the base that contains the heating element and let the lasagna rest with the lid on for 20 to 30 minutes, otherwise it will fall apart when you try to slice it. Sprinkle the top with more torn basil, to your taste. Cut the lasagna with a knife and scoop out servings with a spatula to serve.

SLOW-COOKER LASAGNA (BY KRAFT)



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I never thought I'd ever make lasagna in a slow cooker! This is exceptional! I did opt to use my own spaghetti sauce, but there isn't anything wrong in using the bottled. I just prefer mine. I used the same amounts. You may choose to use some Italian sausage along with the ground beef. If so, just remove the casing from the sausage, break it up and cook it right along with the ground beef. **Note** You may want to check your lasagna after about 3 1/2 hours, don't cook it too long. Note* 12/2014 Sorry Kraft, I use parmesan that I grate myself. You can do as you please.

Provided by FLUFFSTER

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 4h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb ground beef
1 (26 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1 cup water
1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese (BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN)
1 (7 ounce) package KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, divided
1/4 cup kraft grated parmesan cheese, divided
1 egg
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
6 lasagna noodles, uncooked
brown meat in large skillet drain. stir in spaghetti sauce and water. mix ricotta cheese, 1-1/2 cups mozzarella, 2 Tbsp. Parmesan, egg and parsley

Steps:

  • BROWN meat in large skillet; drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce and water. Mix ricotta, 1-1/2 cups mozzarella, 2 tablespoons Parmesan, egg and parsley.
  • SPOON 1 cup meat sauce into slow cooker; top with layers of half each of the noodles, broken to fit; and cheese mixture. Cover with 2 cups meat sauce. Top with remaining noodles, broken to fit; cheese mixture and meat sauce. Cover with lid.
  • COOK on LOW 4 to 6 hours or until liquid is absorbed. Sprinkle with remaining cheeses; let stand, covered, 10 minute or until melted.

EASY SLOW COOKER LASAGNA RECIPE



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This simple lasagna can be put together in less than 20 minutes! Layer all the ingredients in the crock pot (even the uncooked noodles) and let it slowly cook all day.

Provided by Elyse Ellis

Categories     Main Course

Time 4h25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound ground beef ((or Italian sausage))
1 jar spaghetti sauce ((24 ounces))
1 cup water
1 container ricotta cheese ((15 ounces))
2 cups shredded Italian Cheese ((divided))
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese ((divided))
1 egg
2 Tablespoons fresh parsley ((chopped))
6 lasagna noodles ((uncooked))

Steps:

  • Brown ground beef in a large skillet; drain grease and rinse well.
  • Stir in spaghetti sauce and water.
  • In another bowl mix ricotta, 1 1/2 cups Italian cheese, 2 Tablespoons Parmesan, egg and parsley.
  • Spoon 1 cup meat sauce into slow cooker; top with 3 lasagna noodles, broken to fit; and half of cheese mixture.
  • Cover with 2 cups meat sauce. Top with remaining noodles, broken to fit; cheese mixture and meat sauce. Cover with lid.
  • Cook on low 4-6 hours or until liquid is absorbed.
  • Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Let stand, covered for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440 kcal, Carbohydrate 23 g, Protein 28 g, Fat 26 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Cholesterol 113 mg, Sodium 762 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SLOW-COOKER LASAGNA



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Hundreds of home cooks agree that this slow cooker Italian sausage lasagna is the best and easiest way to make lasagna you'll ever try. Just pack the slow-cooker with four layers of sauce, noodles and cheese, then come home to crockpot lasagna four to six hours later.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 6h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
3 cans (15 ounces each) Italian-style tomato sauce
2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 ounces)
1 container (15 ounces) part-skim ricotta cheese
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
15 uncooked lasagna noodles

Steps:

  • Cook sausage and onion in 10-inch skillet over medium heat 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sausage is no longer pink; drain. Stir in tomato sauce, basil and salt.
  • Mix 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese and the ricotta and Parmesan cheeses. (Refrigerate remaining mozzarella cheese while lasagna cooks.)
  • Spoon one-fourth of the sausage mixture into 6-quart slow cooker; top with 5 noodles, broken into pieces to fit. Spread with half of the cheese mixture and one-fourth of the sausage mixture. Top with 5 noodles, remaining cheese mixture and one-fourth of the sausage mixture. Top with remaining 5 noodles and remaining sausage mixture.
  • Cover and cook on Low heat setting 4 to 6 hours or until noodles are tender.
  • Sprinkle top of lasagna with remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese. Cover and let stand about 10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Cut into pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 670, Carbohydrate 65 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fiber 5 g, Protein 34 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1770 mg, Sugar 14 g, TransFat 0 g

SLOW COOKER LASAGNE



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Slow cook your next lasagne for extra tender mince - and this version is low-fat and low-calorie. A healthy family meal to give you comfort on cold nights

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Main course, Pasta

Time 4h15m

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tsp rapeseed oil
2 onions, finely chopped
4 celery sticks (about 175g), finely diced
4 carrots (320g), finely diced
2 garlic cloves, chopped
400g lean (5% fat) mince beef
400g can chopped tomatoes
2 tbsp tomato purée
2 tsp vegetable bouillon
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
6 wholewheat lasagne sheets (105g)
400ml whole milk
50g wholemeal flour
1 bay leaf
generous grating of nutmeg
15g finely grated parmesan

Steps:

  • Heat the slow cooker if necessary. Heat the oil in a large non-stick pan and fry the onions, celery, carrots and garlic for 5-10 mins, stirring frequently until softened and starting to colour. Tip in the meat and break it down with a wooden spoon, stirring until it browns. Pour in the tomatoes with a quarter of a can of water, the tomato purée, bouillon, balsamic vinegar, thyme and plenty of black pepper, return to the boil and cook for 5 mins more.
  • Spoon half the mince in the slow cooker and top with half the lasagne, breaking it where necessary so it covers as much of the meat layer as possible. Top with the rest of the meat, and then another layer of the lasagne. Cover and cook on Low while you make the sauce.
  • Tip the milk and flour into a pan with the bay leaf and nutmeg and cook on the hob, whisking continuously until thickened. Carry on cooking for a few mins to cook the flour. Remove the bay leaf and stir in the cheese. Pour onto the pasta and spread out with a spatula, then cover and cook for 3 hours until the meat is cooked and the pasta is tender. Allow to settle for 10 mins before serving with salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448 calories, Fat 12 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 46 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 19 grams sugar, Fiber 9 grams fiber, Protein 33 grams protein, Sodium 0.71 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use a good quality pasta sauce. You can either make your own or use a store-bought sauce.
  • Don't overcook the lasagna noodles. They should be al dente, or slightly firm to the bite.
  • Layer the lasagna in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Start with a layer of sauce, then noodles, then cheese, and so on.
  • Bake the lasagna at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 30-35 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Let the lasagna cool for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Conclusion:

Slow-cooked lasagna is a delicious and hearty meal that is perfect for a family dinner. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a little planning, you can have a delicious lasagna on the table in no time. So next time you are looking for a comforting and satisfying meal, give slow-cooked lasagna a try. You won't be disappointed!

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