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A generous, layered slice of Slow Cooker Lasagna with Meat Sauce, topped with melted cheese, served on a plate.

Slow Cooker Lasagna with Meat Sauce

This recipe provides an easy, set-and-forget dinner option using a slow cooker. It delivers the comfort of traditional lasagna while fitting into a healthy eating plan.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 10 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Meat Sauce
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 29 ounce can tomato sauce
  • 1 6 ounce can tomato paste
  • 1.5 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Cheese and Noodles
  • 16 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 12 ounces cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 12 ounce package lasagna noodles If following a strict keto diet, substitute with zucchini slices or low-carb noodles.

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Method
 

  1. Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Drain any excess fat.
  2. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the beef. Cook until the onion softens, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the tomato sauce, tomato paste, salt, and oregano. Simmer the meat sauce mixture for 5 minutes.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix together the mozzarella cheese, cottage cheese, and Parmesan cheese.
  5. Layer the ingredients in the slow cooker. Start with a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom. Follow with a layer of noodles, then a layer of the cheese mixture. Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, ending with a final layer of meat sauce on top.
  6. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, or on high for 3 to 4 hours.
  7. Once cooked, let the lasagna rest, uncovered, for about 15 minutes before slicing and serving. This helps the layers set.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 35gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 750mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This recipe is designed for convenience. For a keto version, skip the standard lasagna noodles and use thin slices of zucchini or eggplant instead. The slow cooker does most of the work, making this a great meal for busy days.

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