The days of spending hours slaving over a pan of homemade lasagna are gone. This simple slow cooker recipe will let you enjoy the popular Italian dish in just a few easy steps. Containing all the essential ingredients of the perfect lasagna (cheese and a zesty meat sauce), you may want to add this dish to your favorite's list.
When serving this dish, elevate your dining experience with a variety of options: accompany it with garlic bread for a buttery contrast, balance its richness with a side salad, and garnish with fresh herbs for color and aroma. Consider offering red pepper flakes to customize spiciness or Italian sausage for savory pairing. Roasted vegetables or a drizzle of balsamic glaze provide added depth, while dollops of ricotta cheese add creaminess. Complement with wine or fresh tomatoes, and finish with a crisp Caesar salad or a platter of seasonal fruits for a refreshing touch.
Slow cooker lasagnaIngredients1 box lasagna noodles
16-oz ricotta
1 egg
1/4 cup half and half
1/2 teaspoon salt
shredded parmesan
shredded mozzarella
chopped parsley
your favorite meat sauce (for us, we will cook 1-lb ground beef with 1 jar tomato sauce)
Directions1. Mix together ricotta, egg, half and half, and salt.
2. Add one layer of meat sauce into 6-qt slow cooker.
3. Add one layer of uncooked noodles
4. Add one layer of ricotta.
5. Add one layer of sauce.
6. Sprinkle parmesan and mozzarella.
7. Continue layers: noodles (perpendicular to first layer), ricotta, sauce, cheeses. (Do a 3rd layer if you have enough of everything)
8. Cover and cook on high 3 hours, or low for 7.
9. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
Try pairing roasted vegetables or an antipasto plate with your lasagna for a truly Italian experience.
