SLOW-COOKER LASAGNA

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Hundreds of home cooks agree that this slow cooker Italian sausage lasagna is the best and easiest way to make lasagna you'll ever try. Just pack the slow-cooker with four layers of sauce, noodles and cheese, then come home to crockpot lasagna four to six hours later.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 6h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
3 cans (15 ounces each) Italian-style tomato sauce
2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 ounces)
1 container (15 ounces) part-skim ricotta cheese
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
15 uncooked lasagna noodles

Steps:

  • Cook sausage and onion in 10-inch skillet over medium heat 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sausage is no longer pink; drain. Stir in tomato sauce, basil and salt.
  • Mix 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese and the ricotta and Parmesan cheeses. (Refrigerate remaining mozzarella cheese while lasagna cooks.)
  • Spoon one-fourth of the sausage mixture into 6-quart slow cooker; top with 5 noodles, broken into pieces to fit. Spread with half of the cheese mixture and one-fourth of the sausage mixture. Top with 5 noodles, remaining cheese mixture and one-fourth of the sausage mixture. Top with remaining 5 noodles and remaining sausage mixture.
  • Cover and cook on Low heat setting 4 to 6 hours or until noodles are tender.
  • Sprinkle top of lasagna with remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese. Cover and let stand about 10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Cut into pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 670, Carbohydrate 65 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fiber 5 g, Protein 34 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1770 mg, Sugar 14 g, TransFat 0 g

Gina Ekata
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! It's a new family favorite.


zubair ahmad
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This lasagna is a great comfort food. It's perfect for a cold winter night.


loranda tsonchoke
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I love that this recipe can be made ahead of time. I often make it on the weekend and then reheat it during the week for dinner.


Siddhani Krishnapersadh
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I've made this lasagna in the oven and in the slow cooker, and I prefer the slow cooker version. It's so much easier and the lasagna always turns out perfectly.


alamin imon
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This lasagna is a great way to use up leftover ingredients. I often make it with leftover chicken or ground beef.


Sovann
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I love that this recipe is so affordable. I can feed my family of four for less than $20.


Nweme George Stanley
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I've made this lasagna for friends and family with dietary restrictions, and they've all been able to enjoy it. It's a great recipe for people with allergies or food sensitivities.


Urmila
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This lasagna is perfect for a busy weeknight meal. I can just throw it in the slow cooker in the morning and it's ready for dinner when I get home.


Mary Carpenter
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I've made it with different types of cheese, meat, and vegetables, and it's always turned out great.


Heather Judy
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I'm not a big fan of lasagna, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so flavorful and cheesy, I couldn't get enough of it.


Clive Hammond
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I made this lasagna for a crowd and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about how delicious it was.


Simon Tiri
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The leftovers from this lasagna are just as good as the fresh stuff. I love packing it for lunch or dinner the next day.


Liam Sandoval
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I love that this recipe uses simple, everyday ingredients. I always have everything I need on hand to make it.


Jill Bryant
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This recipe is a keeper! It's definitely going into my regular rotation of meals.


SK Hasibul
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I've made this lasagna several times now and it's always a favorite. It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious.


Kashif Sultan
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I made this lasagna for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Mac Milli
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The lasagna turned out perfectly! It was cheesy, flavorful, and cooked evenly throughout. I highly recommend this recipe.


Tuti Pil
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I loved how easy this recipe was to follow. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make this dish without any problems.


Louise Blair
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This slow cooker lasagna was a hit with my family! The flavors were delicious and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.