Easy Crockpot Lasagna Recipe for Simple Weeknight Dinners

Easy Crockpot Lasagna is the ultimate cozy, hearty dinner. After making this many times, I’ve discovered the trick to perfect layers every time. The warm, bubbly cheese and rich meat sauce will make your kitchen smell amazing. Keep reading for my best tips, or jump to the recipe card. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Zuppa Toscana Casserole Recipe for Comfort Dinner and Hot Honey Halloumi Couscous Salad with Sumac Onions.

What You'll Need for Easy Crockpot Lasagna Recipe for Simple Weeknight Dinners

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 lb lasagna noodles
• 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
• 1 container (15 oz) ricotta cheese
• 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt
• Pepper
• Garlic powder
• Italian seasoning
• Fresh basil (optional, for garnish)
• Optional: Meatballs
• Optional: Sausage
• Optional: Spinach
• Optional: Mushrooms
• Optional: Onions

How to Make Easy Crockpot Lasagna Recipe for Simple Weeknight Dinners

1. Step 1: Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until cooked through. Drain excess fat.
2. Step 2: In the bottom of your crockpot, spread a thin layer of marinara sauce.
3. Step 3: Layer lasagna noodles, followed by a third of the ricotta cheese, a third of the mozzarella cheese, and a third of the meat.
4. Step 4: Repeat layers two more times, starting with lasagna noodles and ending with mozzarella cheese.
5. Step 5: Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours.

Storing & Reheating Easy Crockpot Lasagna Recipe for Simple Weeknight Dinners

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Make-ahead tip: You can assemble this lasagna up to 24 hours ahead of time. Store in the fridge until ready to cook.

Freezing Easy Crockpot Lasagna Recipe for Simple Weeknight Dinners

Freeze individual portions for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in a 350°F oven for 15-20 minutes or until heated through. Microwave: Reheat individual portions in the microwave for 1-2 minutes or until heated through.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a vegetarian version, omit the ground beef and add more vegetables like spinach, mushrooms, and onions.
• Best substitution: You can substitute the ricotta cheese with cottage cheese or even Greek yogurt in a pinch.
• Make-ahead: This recipe is perfect for meal prepping. Assemble individual portions in airtight containers and refrigerate or freeze.
• Scaling: This recipe serves 6-8. To serve more, simply increase the ingredients proportionally and use a larger crockpot.
• Troubleshooting: If your lasagna is still not cooked through, you can carefully remove it from the crockpot, cover it with foil, and bake it in a 375°F oven for 15-20 minutes.

Easy Crockpot Lasagna Recipe for Simple Weeknight Dinners

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Prep

15 min

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Cook

4-5 hours (low) or 2-3 hours (high)

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Total

4 hours 15 min (low) or 2 hours 15 min (high)

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Serves

6-8 servings

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Diet

Gluten-free

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 lb lasagna noodles
• 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
• 1 container (15 oz) ricotta cheese
• 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Seasonings

• Salt
• Pepper
• Garlic powder
• Italian seasoning
• Fresh basil (optional, for garnish)

Optional Toppings

• Meatballs
• Sausage
• Spinach
• Mushrooms
• Onions

Instructions

1. Step 1: Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until cooked through. Drain excess fat.
2. Step 2: In the bottom of your crockpot, spread a thin layer of marinara sauce.
3. Step 3: Layer lasagna noodles, followed by a third of the ricotta cheese, a third of the mozzarella cheese, and a third of the meat.
4. Step 4: Repeat layers two more times, starting with lasagna noodles and ending with mozzarella cheese.
5. Step 5: Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours.

Notes

• Chef tip: For a vegetarian version, omit the ground beef and add more vegetables like spinach, mushrooms, and onions.
• Best substitution: You can substitute the ricotta cheese with cottage cheese or even Greek yogurt in a pinch.
• Make-ahead: This recipe is perfect for meal prepping. Assemble individual portions in airtight containers and refrigerate or freeze.
• Scaling: This recipe serves 6-8. To serve more, simply increase the ingredients proportionally and use a larger crockpot.
• Troubleshooting: If your lasagna is still not cooked through, you can carefully remove it from the crockpot, cover it with foil, and bake it in a 375°F oven for 15-20 minutes.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
• Freezer: Freeze individual portions for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in a 350°F oven for 15-20 minutes or until heated through.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat individual portions in the microwave for 1-2 minutes or until heated through.
• Make ahead: You can assemble this lasagna up to 24 hours ahead of time. Store in the fridge until ready to cook.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 25g
• Fat: 20g
• Carbs: 40g
• Fiber: 3g
• Sugar: 6g
• Sodium: 900mg
• Cholesterol: 85mg
• Sat. Fat: 12g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

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A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Easy Crockpot Lasagna Recipe for Simple Weeknight Dinners and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!