Description
A delicious and hearty lasagna made with layers of meat, cheese, and pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 3 cups mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup parmesan cheese
- 9 sheets lasagna noodles
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef and cook for 8-10 minutes until no longer pink. Stir in minced garlic 2 minutes before done. Drain excess grease.
- Stir in Italian seasoning, kosher salt, black pepper, and marinara sauce. Mix thoroughly and heat through for 2-3 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, mix together ricotta cheese and dried basil until combined. Adjust with a pinch of salt if desired.
- Spread a layer of meat sauce at the bottom of the crockpot. Place three uncooked lasagna noodles over the sauce. Add a layer of the ricotta mixture, followed by more meat sauce and a sprinkle of mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Repeat layering three more times.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours until noodles are tender and cheese is melted.
- Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm with garlic bread and salad.
Notes
- Substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
- Minced jarred garlic can be used if fresh is unavailable.
- Can substitute Italian seasoning with a mix of dried basil and oregano.
- Adjust kosher salt to taste if using table salt.
- Freshly ground black pepper is recommended for better flavor.
- Choose a high-quality jarred or homemade marinara sauce for best results.
- Whole milk ricotta is preferred, but cottage cheese can be used.
- Fresh basil can also be used for a more vibrant taste.
- Use shredded mozzarella; part-skim can be substituted for lower fat content.
- Freshly grated parmesan is best, powdered can be used in a pinch.
- No-boil noodles can be substituted if preferred.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg