This easy Crockpot Lasagna recipe has all the flavor of a traditional homemade lasagna but without the mess and prep! It’s perfect for a busy weeknight and a meal everyone enjoys!
Want more slow cooker recipes? Try Hawaiian Meatballs, Pork Carnitas, Beef Gyros, or Chicken Tortilla Soup!
Why I love this meal:
- Quick – This recipe skips all the time consuming parts of homemade lasagna and is practically mess-free, especially with these slow cooker liners.
- Uncooked Noodles – No need to boil the noodles beforehand, making this recipe even faster.
- Crowd Pleaser – I have never heard a complaint on lasagna night! Serve with easy homemade breadsticks or garlic knots and a wedge salad.
How to make Slow Cooker Lasagna:
Make Red Sauce: In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, Italian sausage and onion. Remove some of the grease. Add salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, parsley, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, tomato sauce, sugar, and water. Stir and simmer 15-20 minutes.
Combine Cheese: Mix the mozzarella, cottage cheese and parmesan cheese together.
Layer Lasagna: Spread a fourth of the meat sauce into the bottom of your slow cooker. Arrange a third of the noodles over the sauce (break the noodles to fit, if necessary). Spoon a third of the cheese mixture over noodles. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining meat sauce and sprinkle with extra mozzarella cheese, if desired.
Serve: Cover and cook on low for about 4-5 hours or until noodles are tender. Serve the best crockpot lasagna with easy homemade breadsticks or garlic knots and a wedge salad.
Make Ahead and Freezing Instructions:
To Make Ahead: The meat sauce can be prepared in advance and stored in the fridge up to a few days ahead, until ready to assemble the easy slow cooker lasagna recipe.
To Freeze: The meat sauce can be frozen in advance in a freezer safe bag or container for up to 4 months. Let thaw then assemble the lasagna.
Serve With:
- Homemade Breadsticks
- Best Homemade Rolls
- Classic Wedge Salad
- Garlic Knots
- Beet Salad
- Three Bean Salad
- Brussels Sprout Salad
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Recipe
Slow Cooker Lasagna
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 pound ground Italian sausage or pork sausage
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 large onion , chopped*
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 Tablespoons dried parsley flakes
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 6 ounce can tomato paste
- 29 ounces tomato sauce
- 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 8 ounces lasagna noodles , uncooked
- 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat brown the ground beef, Italian sausage and onion.
- Add salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, parsley, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, tomato sauce, sugar, and water. Stir and simmer 15-20 minutes. (You could make the sauce in advance!)
- Spread a fourth of the meat sauce into the bottom of your slow cooker. Arrange a third of the noodles over the sauce (break the noodles to fit, if necessary).
- Combine the mozzarella, cottage cheese and parmesan cheese; spoon a third of the mixture over noodles. Repeat layers twice.
- Top with remaining meat sauce and sprinkle with extra mozzarella cheese, if desired.
- Cover and cook on low for about 4-5 hours or until noodles are tender.
Notes
Nutrition
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I first shared this recipe February 2015. Updated March 2018 and September 2023.
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Followed recipe to a T. Flavor is good but too soupy. I noticed others mention this but it doesn’t seem like there are any helpful responses to those who had this same problem.
Mine was not soupy at all. I doubled the meat. Basically 1 lb of italian sausage and 1 lb of ground beef. Everything else the same.
Sounds delicious!
I love this recipe and have made it several times. I am wondering, though, if it could be cooked in the oven just as well and if so, what temperature and for how long? Thank you!
Sure! I would par-boil the noodles first, and then layer and bake at 350 until warmed through, about 30-40 minutes.
Thank you! Would I still use 1 1/4 cups of water in the sauce recipe or does boiling the noodles first and baking it in the oven change the need for that much liquid?
Does the 1x recipe fit in a 4 quart crockpot?
What is a good substitute for Worcestershire sauce? My oldest son is deadly allergic to seafood and it has anchovies in it. Thank you.
I would just leave it out! It will still tastes amazing! Enjoy!
ok thank you!
Why cottage cheese vs ricotta?
Feel free to swap ricotta, I just like the ease of cottage cheese because I always have it on hand.
Thanks Susan… Saved me the question.
Love, love, love this recipe! My husband requests it every time I make spaghetti or lasagna. It’s quick and easy and so good!
Very good recipe. Does the finished product freeze well? A lot of food for a single person.
Yes, you can absolutely freeze it!
This recipe was so easy and it is absolutely delicious!
Both my boys gave it a 2 thumbs up between stuffing it in thier mouths!!
Hubby and 9yr old went back for seconds!
My husband found your recipe and has made it many times. I usually don’t care for lasagna, but this recipe is delicious! Thank you!!
Hi I have a question. I noticed this calls for 29 ounces of sauce while your homemade spaghetti sauce only calls for 15 ounces of sauce?
Just make 2 batches of the sauce.