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Crockpot Lasagna With Ricotta Recipe

This slow-cooked lasagna is a hearty, cheesy dish that layers flavorful meat sauce, creamy ricotta, and melty mozzarella between tender pasta sheets. It’s an easy, hands-off recipe perfect for busy days, delivering comforting, homemade lasagna straight from your crockpot.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 14 people
Calories 390 kcal

Equipment

  • Large frying pan
  • Measuring cup
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Spatula or wooden spoon
  • Cooking spray
  • Slow cooker

Ingredients
  

  • 18 lasagna noodles, UNCOOKED

Sauce

  • 1 cup water
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 lbs Italian sausage
  • 15 salt and pepper
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 oz jars marinara sauce

Cheese

  • 2 oz romano cheese, shredded
  • 18 oz mozzarella, shredded
  • 4 oz parmesan, shredded

Herb Ricotta

  • ⅓ cup fresh parsley - chopped
  • 15 oz ricotta
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning

Instructions
 

  • Cook the sausage in a pot over medium heat, breaking it into small pieces as it browns.
  • Taste and season with salt and pepper. Set aside as "the sauce.
  • In a small bowl, combine ricotta cheese, parsley, and Italian seasoning.
  • Spray the inside of a large crockpot with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Spread 2 cups of the sauce evenly on the bottom of the crockpot.
  • Place lasagna noodles over the sauce, breaking them as needed to cover the sauce fully.
  • Add a thin layer of ricotta mixture, then sprinkle generously with shredded cheese.
  • Cook on high for 4 hours.
  • Serve warm with fresh parsley for garnish.

Notes

  • Use oven-ready lasagna noodles for easier layering and cooking.
  • Add a layer of fresh spinach or sautéed mushrooms for extra vegetables.