Easiest Ever Crockpot Lasagna Recipe

This is the Easiest Ever Crockpot Lasagna Recipe – it cooks hands-off all day and is super easy to assemble. Plus, it freezes well!

Whenever I’m having a lazy day, I love making this lasagna. I throw everything in, set it and forget it, then I save leftover squares for the freezer!

Why you’ll love this recipe

• Easier method: It’s a super easy way to make lasagna in the slow cooker.
• Hands off meal: Assemble your layers, then set it to cook hands-off all day.

Ingredients and substitutions

• Extra-lean ground beef – ground turkey or Italian sausage would work too.
• Yellow onion ­– or white onions or shallots.
• Garlic – freshly minced garlic is best but jarred minced garlic will work in a pinch.
• Jarred tomato sauce – I like Classico’s sweet basil marinara sauce, but any tomato sauce will work.
• Lasagna noodles ­– use oven-ready or normal lasagna noodles.
• Ricotta cheese – cottage cheese will work, but the texture will be different.
• Mozzarella cheese – add some extra parmesan for more flavour.
• Fresh basil ­– fresh parsley would also be good.

How to make lasagna in the crockpot

Step 1: Brown the beef.

Sauté until almost cooked through.

Step 2: Make the sauce.

Add the onion, seasonings and tomato sauce.

Step 3: Assemble your layers.

Add three layers of meat sauce, noodles, ricotta and mozzarella. Top with a jar of tomato sauce and mozzarella.

Step 4: Cook the lasagna.

Pour water in on the sides, then cook on high for 3 hours or low for 6 hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should you cook it on high or low?

It’s all a matter of preference. You can cook it on high for 3 hours or low for 6 hours.

Why do you need to add water?

The water will prevent the lasagna from drying out and from sticking to the sides of the pot.

How many layers should you have?

The lasagna should have about three one-inch layers. You may have more or less depending on the size of your crockpot.

What’s the best sauce to use?

I like using the Classico sweet basil marinara sauce, but you can use any store-bought or homemade tomato sauce of your choice.

What to serve with lasagna

• Fresh crusty bread or some warm garlic bread
• Caesar salad or a light side salad
• Roasted or steamed veggies

Storing and reheating

Prep ahead: Assemble the lasagna, then store it in the fridge overnight. Cook the next day as normal.

Storing: Store the leftovers in the fridge for 5 days.

Freezing: Freeze the lasagna cooked or uncooked for 3 months, then thaw in the fridge overnight.

Reheating: Sprinkle a little water over top, then microwave for 2-3 mins or reheat the whole lasagna in the oven for 20 mins at 350° F.

Meal prep tools for this recipe

• This is the slow cooker I use.
• Grab some glass meal prep bowls if you plan on turning this lasagna into your weekly lunches.
• I get all my grass-fed ground beef from Butcher Box, conveniently delivered to me frozen.
• Freeze this recipe in foil pans that can be reheated in the oven for up to 3 months.