Best 3 Slow Cooker Sausage Lasagna Recipes

Are you craving a hearty and flavorful meal without spending hours in the kitchen? Look no further than slow cooker sausage lasagna! This classic Italian dish takes on a new level of convenience and ease when prepared in a slow cooker. With layers of tender lasagna noodles, savory sausage, creamy ricotta cheese, and a rich tomato sauce, this dish delivers a symphony of flavors that will satisfy even the most discerning palates. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we unveil the secrets of creating the ultimate slow cooker sausage lasagna, sure to become a staple in your weekly dinner rotation.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW-COOKER SAUSAGE LASAGNA

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On especially cold winter days, my family loves this with mild Italian sausage. I agree about the cold days, but I prefer a spicy sausage blend, which gives it a bit of a zing. -Cindi DeClue, Anchorage, Alaska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 4h40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 pound ground mild Italian sausage
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 jar (24 ounces) spaghetti sauce
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes in sauce, undrained
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 carton (15 ounces) whole-milk ricotta cheese
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
9 uncooked lasagna noodles
4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Minced fresh basil, optional

Steps:

Line sides of an oval 6-qt. slow cooker with heavy-duty foil; coat foil with cooking spray. In a Dutch oven, cook beef, sausage, onion and garlic over medium heat 8-10 minutes or until meat is no longer pink, breaking up beef and sausage into crumbles; drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce, tomatoes, water and herbs; heat through., In a small bowl, mix ricotta cheese, eggs and Parmesan cheese. Spread 1-1/2 cups meat sauce onto bottom of prepared slow cooker. Layer with 3 noodles (breaking to fit), 3/4 cup ricotta mixture, 1 cup mozzarella cheese and 2 cups meat sauce. Repeat layers twice. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese., Cook, covered, on low 3-1/2 to 4 hours or until noodles are tender. Turn off slow cooker; remove insert. Let stand 15 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with fresh basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 667 calories, Fat 37g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 164mg cholesterol, Sodium 1310mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 42g protein.

SLOW COOKER ITALIAN SAUSAGE LASAGNA

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This came to me in a 'round about way from the Betty Crocker website. It doesn't appear to be on Food.com. We really enjoyed it. I used pound ground sausage with Sage as I had on hand and added 2 tsp ground up Fennel Seed to give it the "Italian" touch. Who knew you could make lasagna in a crock pot? Mine tapers in toward the bottom, so the shape isn't "traditional but it cooked nicely. The flavor was great. Hope you like it!

Provided by Half-fast-cook

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 4h25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 lb bulk Italian sausage
1 medium onion, 1/2 cup chopped
3 (15 ounce) cans Italian-style tomato sauce
2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded (divided)
1 (15 ounce) container part-skim ricotta cheese
1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
15 lasagna noodles, regular, uncooked

Steps:

Cook sausage and onion in 10-inch skillet over medium heat 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sausage is no longer pink; drain. Stir in undrained 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 1/4 of the sausage mixture into 6-quart slow cooker; top with 5 about noodles, broken to fit the pot. Spread with 1/2 of the cheese mixture and 1/4 of the sausage mixture. Top with 5 noodles, remaining cheese mixture and 1/4 of the sausage mixture. Top with remaining 5 noodles and remaining sausage mixture.
Cover and cook on Low heat setting 4-6 hours or until noodles are tender.
Sprinkle top of lasagna with remaining mozzarella cheese. Cover and let stand about 10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Cut straight down and enjoy!
Tips: Sprinkle some chopped fresh parsley on top before serving for added appeal. Italian sausage can be interchanged with the hot or spicy varieties for more zing. Links can be substituted by cutting the casings and squeezing the meat out and cooking as directed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 618, Fat 33.1, SaturatedFat 15.2, Cholesterol 93.8, Sodium 1903.3, Carbohydrate 47, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 9.6, Protein 33.6

SLOW COOKER CHEESY LASAGNA WITH SAUSAGE AND BEEF

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Delicious cheesy lasagna that will feed a crowd! Great flavor and texture. The beef and sausage is infused with moisture from the slow cooker.

Provided by Super San Mateo Che

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 6h20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 lb lasagna noodle
1 small sweet onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 lb hot sausage, minced
1/2 lb ground beef
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, Italian flavored
3 cups marinara sauce, any flavoring
3 cups alfredo sauce
1 tablespoon italian seasoning
1 (15 ounce) can ricotta cheese
1/2 lb mozzarella cheese, divided 1/4 lb freshly grated and 1/4 lb sliced thick
1/2 lb monterey jack cheese, freshly grated
1/4 lb parmesan cheese, freshly grated
salt and pepper

Steps:

In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter.
Add onion and sauté for 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another 2 minutes until onions are soften.
Add minced sausage and ground beef. Cook until browned, approximately 7 minutes. Drain oil.
In a large bowl, add marinara sauce, alfredo sauce and canned tomatoes and mix completely.
Add ground meat mixture to sauce. Add Italian Seasoning and salt and pepper to taste.
In the slow cooker pan, pour a small amount of the sauce mixture along the bottom of the plan.
Layer the uncooked lasagna noodles across the bottom of the pan. You can make the noodles to adjust them to the size of your pan.
Spoon ricotta cheese across the lasagna noodles. Add a layer of grated cheeses. Add a layer of sauce mixture.
Repeat the layering process; lasagna noodles, ricotta cheese, grated cheeses, sauce mixture.
For the top layer, proceed with this order: lasagna noodles, sauce mixture, grated cheeses and sliced mozzarella cheese.
Cook on LOW for 6 hours or HIGH for 4 hours until cheese on top is bubbly.

Tips:

Use a variety of sausages: Different types of sausage, such as Italian sausage, breakfast sausage, and chorizo, can add different flavors and textures to your lasagna.
Brown the sausage before adding it to the slow cooker: This will help to develop the flavor and prevent the sausage from becoming dry.
Use a combination of cheeses: A mixture of mozzarella, ricotta, and Parmesan cheeses will give your lasagna a rich and flavorful cheese sauce.
Don't overcook the lasagna: The lasagna should be cooked until the noodles are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly, but not overcooked, or the noodles will become mushy.
Let the lasagna rest before serving: This will allow the flavors to meld and the lasagna to set.

Conclusion:

Slow cooker sausage lasagna is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a hearty and satisfying lasagna that the whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, give slow cooker sausage lasagna a try!