Youre welcome. Tear sheets to fit. This is one of my favorite ways to make lasagna. . At the moment, this lasagna is cooking away for a work potluck and it looks scrumptious! You might take a look online for temperature and timing if someone else has tried making an instant pot lasagna. Take back your weekends and put dinner on the table in 20 minutes or less! Top with remaining meat sauce, 3/4 cup mozzarella and pour 1/2 cup water around the edges, allowing some of it to go down the side of the dish into the lasagna. Hi Lorim, I honestly havent tested that to advise. Heat and stir to combine. Season well with salt and pepper. Lightly oil yourslow cooker. All slow cookers cook differently. Add water and pasta sauce, reserving a small amount of sauce to line bottom of crock pot. Not much, except maybe the fact that when its time for dinner, the cooking (and most of the dishes) are already done! I just figured out that I can set it to 8 hours on low and open It after 4. Cook on high for 3 hours, or on low for 6 hours. Thanks!! Reheat or cook from frozen. Next, layer on 1/3rd sauce, remaining ravioli, and remaining sour cream. I dont normally use ricotta in lasagna but this 50/50 with cottage cheese was delicious. Instead of white or brown sugar, Cavallari sweetens baked goods with coconut sugar, and she substitutes agave syrup for maple in recipes. Yes! When I make lasagna (which is rarely) it takes me forever to lay down on the ingredients, and I always worry that each layer is equal so I have enough for each layer. Can you use any lasagna recipe? Cover and simmer 10 minutes. Spray the inside of a 6-7 qt crock pot with cooking spray. Thank you for that wonderful review, Aimee! Cover with 2 cups meat sauce. I have been wanting to try lasagna in the slow cooker and will be doing so next week. Thanks for sharing your great review with other readers! HI there, just wondering if the recipe is to be cooked on high for 3 or 4 hours? Love your site, and this is one of our favorites! Thanks. I have someone with an egg allergy. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. Place about a third of the spaghetti sauce in the bottom of a slow cooker. Hi Katie, I wonder if it is a difference in how various slow cookers heat, or maybe it has to do with the seal on the lid. I usually use olive oil but it is an extra light olive oil (not extra virgin) because the extra light has a higher smoke point and doesnt burn easily. Repeat layers two more times. Hi Gretchen! Thank you for sharing the recipe! Here is how you layer the lasagna ingredients: Cook the lasagna in your slow cooker for about 4 hours, until the noodles are soft. -17!?! . It. Turn off heat and let stand, covered, for 20-30 minutes before serving. Im all smiles! In a large bowl, combine the cottage cheese with the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. The next day, cook the lasagna as instructed. Does it make a difference which one you use? Your cupcakes are SO amazing! Hi Mary, I have not tried omitting eggs from this recipe to advise. Just curious Thanks!! She wrote in saying she used fresh chopped spinach. Cover and cook on LOW 3 1/2 to 4 hours**. Assemble the lasagna layers: Spread of the alfredo sauce into the bottom the slow cooker. Mix well. Hi Freda, I havent tried that but I imagine a different kind of pasta may work here. I used the regular lasagna noodles, not oven ready. This recipe isnt one that is finicky about the ingredient amounts. You will need to brown the meat before freezing it. Add 3cups marinara, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper, 1/4 tsp thyme, 1/2 tsp sugar and 2 Tbsp chopped parsley. Im in charge of our family Sunday lunch and am heading to a womens retreat on a Friday and want to prep it before I leave. Im assuming it will reach a safe temperature by then. I probably have that same slow cooker (mine is from Costco also) and I havent experienced that. Did add some spinach to the cheese mixture! I dont know what setting to put it on? Hi Natasha, does this recipe freeze well? This lasagna should have about three layers, but it really depends on the size of your crockpot. In a large dutch oven or skillet, add the beef and onion on medium high heat, breaking it apart into small crumbles as it cooks, about 6-8 minutes. Hi Valentina, the newer instant pots have the capability to serve as a slow cooker. Yep, totally yummy smells in the kitchen from this one! We used it in our Chicken Lasagna recipe. I decided to give this recipe a try and oh myyyyyyy were hooked! Repeat the layering of sauce, noodles, and cheese until all the ingredients are used. Try serving this crockpot lasagna with a side salad, green beans, roasted veggies or some nice fresh garlic bread. Stir in spaghetti sauce and water. I just wanted to share how much we enjoyed our own version of your recipe. Add more of the meat sauce. I love a good lasagna and its even better that this can sit in the slowcooker! Drain off excess grease. Id give it more than 5 stars if I could. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until beef is browned and crumbly; drain. Discovering that I can make lasagna in my crockpot has been amazing! Drain fat and stir in Italian seasoning and onions. I think its the 30 minutes of rest time that makes the difference in the neatness of the lasagna. It will be in my rotation for dinner. Add onions and cook until translucent. Take back your weekends and put dinner on the table in 20 minutes or less. Thank you Sara! Thank you so much for turning me into this staple! If so, any modifications like time? Stir mozzarella, cottage cheese, and Parmesan together in a large bowl. Instructions. That recipe recommended only using vegetable oil on the sides of the slow cooker. I cooked it for the same amount of time and it was great. 2. Hi Natasha, Super easy as well! If you try it, I hope you like it, Annie! My boyfriend is the cook in our house, but Im trying to learn slowly and right now the crock pot is my jam! Made this for my family for dinner tonight and it was amazing! If alcohol is a concern, keep in mind, its mostly cooked out on the stove. Yes!! Thank you, Christina! Lightly coat the inside of the slow cooker with cooking spray. Hi Natasha- Sprinkle 1/2 C. mozzarella cheese over cottage cheese. Hi Diane, I used this 6-qt Crockpot HERE. This is such a simple and easy lasagna recipe, Kristine! Do you drain the meat after browning before adding remaining ingredients? Thanks for sharing that with us, Amy. Crock Pot Lasagna | Slow Cooker Recipes Smokin' & Grillin with AB 2.29M subscribers Join Subscribe 23K Share Save 575K views 4 years ago #SmokinandGrillinwitAB #SmokinGrillinFam. Thank you . Strain the mixture into a large pitcher, using a spoon or spatula to press down on the mixture to get as much juice out as possible. In a large skillet brown the beef completely and drain off any remaining fat. Haha. It probably would have worked better increasing by 1 1/2 times the recipe instead. Serve with grated Parmesan and fresh parsley or basil, if desired. I doubled the recipe and put in my big crock pot and it was like soup! Thank you, Danielle! I love lasagna! Preheat the oven to 350F. If your slow cooker is smaller, I think halving the recipe would work well! Ive made this twice, and Im amazed at how good it turns out. Crock pot lasagna was very good. If you like sausage in your lasagna, you can add 1/2 pound of sausage and cook it with the ground beef in the skillet. Add bacon, and cook, stirring often, until crispy, about 8 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring. Its always nice to get the dinner prep done early in the day so you can be lazy later on. It is on my goals list for 2014 to master the slow cooker, because mine hates me! Add the tomatoes with their juice, tomato paste, 1/2 teaspoon salt and some freshly ground black pepper. Thank you so much for sharing that with me, Cheryl! Hi Harvey, I havent tried this specific recipe with chicken, but I imagine that substation may work. Mine was on low closer to 3 1/2 hours, and while the noodles were soft, it was good. I followed all the instructions, not sure why it came out that way. Add in spaghetti sauce and mix well - cooking for 2 minutes more then remove from heat. I just made this yesterday while on vacation. What I meant to say with the confusing 1/4ths that I was using earlier was 1/4 of the remaining cheese after the 1 cup was used in the cheese sauce. I think its worth experimenting with so if you try that, please share with us how it goes! Thank you so much to you both for your great comments and feedback. The edges were burnt, pasta was a little over cooked and he ricotta too dry. Two things I did NOT due was use the wine, and cook on low. Add 1/3 of the meat, 1 cup of marinara sauce and some shredded mozzarella. Instructions. An easy slow cooker lasagna that can be made ahead, and always gets rave reviews. Spread 1/4 of the sauce in the bottom of the crock pot. After that, you can choose to freeze the entire meal. Thanks again! I follow this list every time. Did you leave the noodles the same? i just bought one but cant seem to find any good recipes to try. Instructions. Excellent, Im glad to hear the recipe was such a success. Im so curious! I also run the awesome 5-Day Meal Prep Challenge, which is a free email course and Facebook group where I share my meal planning strategies and easy meal prep tips and recipes. I didnt realize until half way in to the process that my crockpot was only 3 1/2 quart. Open lid carefully to keep any condensation on the lid from dripping on the lasagna. We love leftovers so this is providing 3 meals for hubby and me. I did not think it would turn out but it was Fabulous! If you don't want to use jarred pasta sauce, you can make your own tomato sauce by mixing together strained/crushed tomatoes, some Italian seasoning, salt & pepper, a tiny bit of brown sugar and a little garlic. Break the meat up with a wooden spoon as it cooks, until completely browned. Im just curious, what brand and size of slow cooker are you using? Needless to say, this will be a staple in our household. Made this tonight. I've got 10 years experience meal prepping, along with a Master's degree in journalism, and you can find my work across the internet featured on publications such as Buzzfeed, HuffPost, Women's Health, Reader's Digest and more. Add garlic and cook for one minute. . I just made some home made marinara sauce last night (doubled the recipe) and this would be a great way to finish it! So true! But dont brown too much we have found that a light browning is best (especially if cooking meat) when cooking in a crock pot. : Make the cheese sauce: In a medium bowl, combine: 15 oz ricotta, 16 oz cottage cheese, 1 large egg, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, and 2 Tbsp parsley. Let us know how it went in the comment section below! So easy and I know same the other recipe delicious , I love using my slow cooker for easy dinners and this was truly so good! Then work on your sauce. While I love leftovers, there are only 2 of us. I also have this slow cooker spinach ricotta lasagna recipe, which you might like. Dont @ her. Messy or not, though, its still delicious! Id say your cupcake skills more than make up for any slow cooker troubles. Perfect recipe since my ovens not working. In a medium-sized non-stick skillet set to medium-high heat, add the ground beef. Crock-pot cooking doesnt always mean throw everything in the pot and forget about it. Push the bacon to the side, add the ribs sear on both sides over medium-high heat. It was delicious, with plenty of leftovers. Thank you so much for this recipe. Im very excited to try this. Add 3 cups marinara, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper, 1/4 tsp thyme, 1/2 tsp sugar and 2 Tbsp chopped parsley. So great to hear that, Karen. This was delicious. Pour water in on the sides. Thanks for sharing. Step. Hi Tricia, I have used a crockpot bag before just in experimenting with them, but I havent tried it with this recipe. I havent tested a recipe with ricotta in the slow cooker, but I think it would likely work just fine if you want to add some. Repeat layers ending with cheese. Im happy to know that you love it! Im so happy you all enjoyed that! Thank you, and Happy Thanksgiving . 3. Ive never made lasagna in the slow-cooker before and I really dont even know why! Ive researched several, with many evidently turning out too dry and in some cases, burned. Spread over 2 1/2 cups of Ragu (enough to cover sheets), then drizzle over 1 cup of Cheese Sauce. 2 Meanwhile, in a large skillet or saucepan, combine ground beef, sausage, and garlic. Perfect for these extra cold January nights. In a large bowl, combine the ricotta, eggs, pecorino Romano, parsley and all but 1 cup of the mozzarella. I did not see any reference to this in the instructions. jar Alfredo pasta sauce 12 oz. Add the in the wine, 2 cups water, the tomato paste, onion, garlic, allspice, and bay leaves. Thank you! Have you ever tried making a casserole in your slow cooker before? Drain pasta when done and allow to cool so you can work with it. Shes been working in the food industry for over 10 years, and will argue that the best fish tacos in the world are made in New York. I love how easy this lasagna is to make! It wasnt runny at all. Step 6. Stir in all the cans of tomatoes, and seasonings. Brown the meat and make the layers in your crockpot by following the instructions listed in the recipe card below. By joining over 30,000 others on my email list, you'll get easy recipes and free meal plans for your busy lifestyle! olive oil 1/2 onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 lb. . If you make a purchase through these links, I may receive a small commission, at no extra cost to you. You are going to love this easy slow cooker lasagna! I think it would work if you wanted to ave some cleanup , Natasha, thanks for sharing this recipe. You could stir it into the cheese sauce. 5. Place 3 lasagna noodles in the bottom of the slow cooker, breaking to fit (save any broken pieces to fill in gaps later). * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Cook the ground beef with the garlic and onions in a large skillet over medium heat. I just substituted impossible ground beef and cooked the veggie ground beef in olive oil, and it came out perfect:), Hi Nat, I cant wait to try this recipe tomorrow, it sounds so easy and delicious! Break the lasagna noodles into bite-sized pieces. Thanks for sharing Sandra , Ive never made homemade lasagna, always thought it was too complicated plus husband preferred stouffers store bought lasagna. **Cook 3 1/2 hours on low if slow cooking right away and 4 hours on low if slow cooking after having the lasagna assembled and refrigerated overnight. 2. HOWEVER, dont believe it can be prepped in 30 minutes. Drain and toss gently with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. You rock . . Let me know how it goes! While the meat is cooking, mix the cheeses, parsley and egg in a medium bowl. It can depend on the %-age fat content of your beef. If using and 8qt do u need yo make any additions or cook for longer? Family loves it, and leftovers are always eaten!! Can you tell me what kind of slow cooker you are using? I really do love cooking in my slow cooker! Better than any lasagna we ever tasted !! Add the tomato sauce, tomato paste, water, salt, and oregano. Hi Linda, I havent tried that yet but I think its a good idea and something worth experimenting with. Some of the ingredients are difficult to calculate to 2/3 but I think as long as you get close, youll be ok. You dont have to be ultra precise with this recipe. Hi Donna, we used a 6-quart crockpot, so the good news is this recipe will fit great into your 7-quart crockpot! Looks delicious, and I bet your house smells amazing! All layers should be about 1 inch thick. Instructions. Im the founder of The Girl on Bloor, a food blog where I share healthy meal prep recipes for busy people. Im so happy you enjoyed that. You can use spaghetti sauce and garlic powder. I was surprised at how well lasagna turns out in the slow cooker! Im just curious, what brand and size of slow cooker are you using? Or add some parmesan for extra richness. It has great flavor but came out very watery. If you experiment, please let me know how it goes. Thank you for sharing!!! I tried this in my insta pot using the slow cooker option- it never got hot-so going to buy a slow cooker just to try this recipe. When you layer the lasagna, spoon the ricotta on top of the noodles and spread it out a bit. Youre welcome. I was wondering because my recipe calls for ricotta. Repeat the noodles, meat, tomato sauce and cheese layers two more times. You could just omit the Ricotta, cottage cheese, and egg and keep the mozzarella. Hi Stella! Ooh yum! Step 1. Its delicious and so easy! Use a marinara sauce that you really enjoy as the flavor of the sauce intensifies as the lasagna cooks. Im so glad you all enjoyed it! Make sure to leave your review below and tag me on Instagram #thegirlonbloor so I can check it out! Its my favorite little appliance especially for Sundays! Making this today ! I know to cook it on low for 4 hours before adding the shredded mozzarella and letting it cook for 10 more minutes, but should I then turn off the slow cooker and lift the lid while it rests for 15 minutes (before slicing and serving)? Now I know we can have lasagna even in the Florida heat, yea, no oven! I recommend making sure to not over heat it! It was -17 here today! But it can also make a dish taste greasy. The smell is beyond awesome. Came out so yummy! Stir until well blended. Lena Abraham is a freelance contributor with Delish, and was formerly Senior Food Editor, where she developed and styled recipes for video and photo, and also stayed on top of current food trends. Cheese Mixture: In a separate bowl, mix egg, ricotta, Parmesan, and half the mozzarella. I just love knowing my slow cooker is at home working away on my dinner while Im out and about. The kids still loved it but I was hoping it would hold together. You use 1 cup of the cheese in the cheese sauce then 3/4 cup of cheese every time you add a layer of cheese and 3/4 cup of the remaining cheese at the very end for the last 10 minutes, to total 4 cups of cheese. Maybe try cooking it for less time next time maybe 30 minutes less. I know its gonna be great!!! I cook a lot because of them and it has brightened our lives . I added chopped baby spinach to the cheese sauce and it was perfect! Add in more fillings like spinach, mushrooms, zucchini, kale, broccoli or cauliflower. I added sauted mushrooms this time since I love mushrooms and had to use some before they went bad.