Hearty Slow-Cooker Lasagna Recipe

Name: Hearty Slow-Cooker Lasagna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1/2 cup chopped zucchini; 1/2 cup chopped carrot; 1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce; 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional; 2 cartons (15 ounces each) part-skim ricotta cheese; 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 4 large eggs; 1/2 cup loosely packed basil leaves, chopped; 12 no-cook lasagna noodles; 3 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; Quartered grape tomatoes and additional chopped fresh basil, optional

Servings: persons

1 pound ground beef
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped zucchini
1/2 cup chopped carrot
1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
2 cartons (15 ounces each) part-skim ricotta cheese
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
4 large eggs
1/2 cup loosely packed basil leaves, chopped
12 no-cook lasagna noodles
3 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Quartered grape tomatoes and additional chopped fresh basil, optional

1
Cut three 25x3-in. strips of heavy-duty foil; crisscross so they resemble spokes of a wheel. Place strips on bottom and up sides of a 5-qt. slow cooker. Coat strips with cooking spray.
2
In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook beef over medium heat until beef is no longer pink, 6-8 minutes. drain. Set beef aside.
3
In same pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, zucchini and carrot; cook and stir until just tender, 2-3 minutes. Stir in beef mixture, marinara sauce, Italian seasoning and if desired, crushed red pepper. In a large bowl, combine ricotta, Parmesan, eggs and basil.
4
Spread 1/2 cup meat sauce into the bottom of the slow cooker. Layer with 4 noodles, breaking as needed to fit. Top with 1-1/2 cups meat mixture, 1-2/3 cups cheese mixture and 1 cup mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers twice. Cook, covered, on low until noodles are tender, 4 hours. Let stand 30 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with grape tomatoes and additional basil.

2045

kcal

Calories

Fat

236

Carbs

112

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound ground beef, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 cup chopped onion, 1/2 cup chopped zucchini, and more.

Yes, Hearty Slow-Cooker 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.

Hearty Slow-Cooker Lasagna

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