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Cheesy Slow Cooker Lasagna served in a bowl with ground beef, sausage, melted mozzarella, ricotta, and tender pasta in rich marinara sauce

Cheesy Slow Cooker Lasagna


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  • Author: Chef Elise
  • Total Time: 3 hours 15 min
  • Yield: 6–8 servings

Description

Cheesy Slow Cooker Lasagna is a hearty crockpot meal made with ground beef, turkey Italian sausage, marinara sauce, chicken broth, heavy cream, broken lasagna noodles, ricotta, and mozzarella cheese, slow-cooked into a rich, creamy, comforting dish.


Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef

• 1 pound turkey Italian sausage

• 24 ounces marinara sauce

• 2 cups chicken broth

• ½ yellow onion, diced

• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

• 1 teaspoon onion powder

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• Salt and black pepper, to taste

• ½ cup heavy whipping cream

• 10 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces

• ½ cup ricotta cheese

• ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese


Instructions

1. Brown the Meats

• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.

• Add ground beef, turkey Italian sausage, and diced onion.

• Cook until browned, breaking up the meat as it cooks.

• Drain any excess grease.

• Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.

2. Assemble in the Crockpot

• Transfer the cooked meat mixture to your slow cooker.

• Add marinara sauce and chicken broth.

• Stir to mix evenly.

3. Slow Cook

• Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, allowing flavors to deepen.

4. Add Noodles & Cream

• Stir in heavy whipping cream and broken lasagna noodles.

• Cover again and cook another 30–45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until noodles are tender.

5. Finish with Cheese

• In the final 5 minutes, add ricotta cheese and mozzarella cheese.

• Let sit for a few minutes to melt into a creamy, cheesy sauce.

6. Serve

• Stir gently, garnish with parsley or extra cheese if desired, and serve warm with garlic bread or salad.

  • Prep Time: 15 min
  • Cook Time: 3–4 hours
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: American