Description
A comforting and flavorful crockpot lasagna recipe that layers Italian sausage, marinara sauce, and cheeses.
Ingredients
Scale
- 375 grams Italian sausage (¾ lb)
- 1 small onion (finely diced)
- 2½ cups marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 9 lasagna noodles (not oven ready)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a skillet, cook the Italian sausage and onion over medium-high heat until browned.
- Stir in marinara sauce, oregano, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Grease a 2.5-4 quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
- Spread a bit of sauce on the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Layer 3 lasagna noodles in the bottom, breaking to fit as necessary.
- Layer with ⅓ of the sauce mixture, then ⅓ mozzarella, followed by ⅓ Parmesan.
- Repeat layers until ingredients are used up, making 2-3 layers.
- Cover and cook on low for 2.5-3 hours, until noodles have softened.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, replace sausage with roasted vegetables. Can also add a layer of spinach for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 150 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: lasagna, crockpot, Italian, comfort food, slow cooker