Name: Easy Crockpot Lasagna with Meat Sauce (No Boil Noodles)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 15 min
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef (80/20); 24 oz jarred tomato sauce (e.g., Rao’s or Victoria); 9–12 no-boil lasagna noodles; 15 oz whole milk ricotta cheese; 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 egg; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp pepper; 1 tsp oregano; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; Fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish); Non-stick cooking spray

Description

This Easy Crockpot Lasagna with Meat Sauce uses no-boil noodles for a simple, hands-off meal. Layers of savory beef sauce, creamy ricotta, and gooey cheese cook perfectly in the slow cooker, making it a no-fuss Italian comfort food favorite.

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef (80/20)
24 oz jarred tomato sauce (e.g., Rao’s or Victoria)
9–12 no-boil lasagna noodles
15 oz whole milk ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp garlic powder
Fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)
Non-stick cooking spray

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Instructions

Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Drain excess fat if needed. Stir in tomato sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
Spray crockpot with cooking spray. Spread 1/2 cup of meat sauce on the bottom.
Layer no-boil lasagna noodles to cover the bottom, breaking as needed.
In a bowl, mix ricotta, 1 cup mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, salt, pepper, and oregano.
Spread half the cheese mixture over noodles. Repeat layers of sauce, noodles, and cheese mixture. End with noodles topped with remaining sauce.
Cover and cook on low for 3–4 hours until noodles are tender and lasagna is bubbling.
Sprinkle remaining 1 cup mozzarella over top, cover, and let sit for 15 minutes to melt. Garnish with parsley and serve.

Notes

Vegetarian version: swap ground beef with mushrooms, spinach, or zucchini.
Add red pepper flakes or spicy sausage for heat.
Try different cheeses like provolone or fontina for variety.
Assemble ahead and store in fridge overnight before cooking.
Reheat with a splash of water to prevent drying out.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Category: Main Course
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 520
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 810mg
Fat: 29g
Saturated Fat: 13g
Unsaturated Fat: 13g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 31g
Cholesterol: 110mg