Authentic Italian Crock Pot Lasagna Recipe

Name: Authentic Italian Crock Pot Lasagna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: nonstick cooking spray; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 lb ground beef; 1 onion, chopped; 5 garlic cloves, minced; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 3 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes; 1/4 cup fresh basil leaf, torn; 1 cup red wine; 1 teaspoon sugar; hot red pepper flakes, to taste (optional); 32 ounces ricotta cheese; 3/4 cup romano cheese, grated, divided; 16 ounces mozzarella cheese, divided, half cut into cubes, half sliced; 1 egg, beaten; salt and black pepper; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped; 1 (12 ounce) package no-boil lasagna noodles, uncooked

Servings: persons

nonstick cooking spray
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb ground beef
1 onion, chopped
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
3 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
1/4 cup fresh basil leaf, torn
1 cup red wine
1 teaspoon sugar
hot red pepper flakes, to taste (optional)
32 ounces ricotta cheese
3/4 cup romano cheese, grated, divided
16 ounces mozzarella cheese, divided, half cut into cubes, half sliced
1 egg, beaten
salt and black pepper
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 (12 ounce) package no-boil lasagna noodles, uncooked

1
Spray crock pot with non-stick cooking spray.
2
Heat olive oil and saute onion and garlic in Dutch oven.
3
Add ground beef and cook until lightly browned.
4
Add salt and pepper and mix well. Remove meat from pan and set aside.
5
Add tomato paste and cook approximately 5 minutes, until browned.
6
Add crushed tomatoes, basil, wine, sugar and hot pepper. Stir in the browned ground beef and mix well.
7
Cover and let simmer 30 minutes while you prepare the cheese mixture.
8
Place ricotta cheese in large mixing bowl.
9
Make a well in the center and add 1/2 cup Romano cheese, mozzarella cubes, salt, pepper, and parsley.
10
In a small bowl, beat egg lightly. Pour into center well with cheeses.
11
Mix until thoroughly combined.
12
When tomato sauce has cooked for 30 minutes, spoon a layer of tomato sauce into a 6-qt. oval crock pot.
13
Cover with a layer of lasagna noodles, overlapping and breaking pasta to fit all around the bottom, if necessary.
14
Add half of the ricotta mixture and carefully spread over lasagna noodles with a frosting knife.
15
Cover with a layer of sauce. Then add another layer of lasagna noodles, ricotta mixture, sauce.
16
End with a final layer of lasagna noodles and the remaining sauce.
17
Cover and cook on low for 4 hours. (I have to set mine on 8 hours and shut it off or switch it to keep warm after 4 hours since my slow cooker cooks anything under 8 on high.).
18
In the last 60 minutes, sprinkle top with remaining Romano cheese and slices of mozzarella.

1508

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: nonstick cooking spray, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 lb ground beef, 1 onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Authentic Italian Crock Pot Lasagna falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Authentic Italian Crock Pot Lasagna

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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