Crockpot Lasagna
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Layers of no-boil lasagna noodles alternate with a spinach-ricotta mixture and meaty tomato sauce. This slow-cooker version simplifies preparation while delivering tender, flavorful results. It's classic comfort food that feeds a crowd without fuss.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 6- 1 pound 90% lean ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt (divided)
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper (divided)
- 6 cloves garlic (minced (about 2 tablespoons))
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 (32-ounce) jar good-quality marinara sauce ((4 cups), divided)
- 24 ounces low-fat cottage cheese (or part-skim ricotta cheese (about 3 cups))
- 1 (10-ounce) bag or box frozen spinach (thawed and squeezed very dry)
- 1 large egg
- ⅔ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup packed fresh basil leaves (chopped, or ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley, plus additional for serving)
- 9 dry lasagna noodles (do not use oven ready/no boil noodles)
- 8 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese (shredded (about 2 cups))
- ¼ cup water
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 260M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 30m
- Cook
- 3h 30m
- Sodium
- 1901mg
- Total sugar
- 14g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 1068mg
- Calcium
- 603mg
- Iron
- 5mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 30M
- SODIUM
- 1901MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.