Crock Pot Lasagna Casserole
Recipe Source: Liz Kelsay
Crock Pot Lasagna Casserole is a comforting, hearty dish that brings all the flavors of traditional lasagna into a convenient, hands-off slow cooker recipe. Layers of rich marinara sauce, seasoned ground beef or sausage, creamy ricotta, and gooey melted mozzarella cheese are stacked with tender pasta, creating a satisfying and flavorful meal that’s as easy as it is delicious. The slow cooking process allows the ingredients to meld together, producing a perfectly blended, savory casserole with all the classic lasagna taste but without the need for layering or baking. This Crock Pot Lasagna Casserole is ideal for busy weeknights, family dinners, or feeding a crowd with minimal effort.
Difficulty: EASY
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
Serving Size: 8 servings
Ingredients:
- 1 lb. ground beef, browned
- 1 16 oz. pkg. farfalle (bow tie) pasta, cooked
- 1 (25-28 oz.) jar spaghetti sauce
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ tsp. Italian seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste
- 15 oz. container ricotta cheese
- 2 Tablespoons milk
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- Dried parsley to garnish
Directions:
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook beef until no longer pink, drain.
- Add onions and cook until translucent.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute longer.
- Turn off the heat and add the spaghetti sauce, salt and pepper and Italian seasoning
- Cook the pasta until Al Dente about 8 minutes.
- Place the ricotta in a medium bowl and add the milk until spreadable.
- Layer the ingredients in a lightly greased 5 qt. slow cooker starting with half the spaghetti sauce, half the pasta, half the ricotta and half the mozzarella cheese; repeat.
- Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese and parsley.
- Cook on high for about 1½ hours or on low for about 3 hours.