Easy Crockpot Lasagna - SO CHEESY!
Enjoy this incredibly cheesy crockpot lasagna layered with marinara sauce, thick noodles, and your favorite vegetables for an easy, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 2 x 24-ounce jars or cans of marinara sauce
- 9 thick lasagna noodles with wavy edges
- 24 ounces part-skim ricotta cheese OR cottage cheese
- 3-4 cups chopped vegetables of choice (e.g., kale, spinach, zucchini)
- Pesto (to taste)
- 2 cups shredded Mozzarella or Provolone cheese
- Parmesan cheese for topping
- fresh parsley for topping
Instructions
- Spray the crockpot with nonstick cooking spray. Spread 1/2 cup tomato sauce to the bottom so the noodles don’t stick.
- Break noodles so that they fit and mostly cover the bottom. They will probably be awkward looking – not a big deal.
- Cover with about one third of the ricotta, veggies, pesto, sauce, cheese, and end with noodles.
- Repeat layers two more times for a total of three complete layers. End with a layer of noodles on top, covered with a thin layer of sauce and a little bit more shredded cheese.
- Cover and cook on high for 3 hours or on low for 5-6 hours.
- Turn the crockpot off completely and let the lasagna sit for at least one hour. This allows all the moisture to get soaked into the lasagna, and if you don’t do this it will probably be more like lasagna soup – still good, but not pretty. Depending on how long you let it sit, you can either scoop pieces out or just cut with a knife like normal lasagna.
Notes
- Use a good quality marinara sauce for the best flavor.
- Don't skip the resting step; it's crucial for texture!
- Feel free to swap kale for spinach or other quick-cooking greens.
- For extra richness, use a mix of mozzarella and provolone cheese. Allergens: Milk, Wheat, Eggs. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- Don't skip the resting step; it's crucial for texture!
- Feel free to swap kale for spinach or other quick-cooking greens.
- For extra richness, use a mix of mozzarella and provolone cheese. Allergens: Milk, Wheat, Eggs. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.