Lasagna is a classic dish that many people love, but the traditional process of boiling noodles can be time-consuming and tedious. Luckily, there’s a way to make lasagna in your slow cooker, without the need for boiling noodles. This no-boil slow cooker lasagna recipe is perfect for those busy weeknights when you want a comforting and delicious meal without the hassle.

To make this easy slow cooker lasagna, you’ll need a few simple ingredients. Start by grabbing two jars of your favorite marinara sauce. While you could add meat to this recipe, we’re keeping things quick and easy with jarred sauce. Spread a bit of the marinara sauce in the bottom of your slow cooker, just like you would if you were baking it in a pan.

Next, prepare the ricotta mixture. In a bowl, stir together ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, an egg, mozzarella cheese, Italian seasoning, fresh basil, and salt and pepper. This creamy and flavorful mixture will be the perfect addition to your lasagna layers.

Now it’s time to start layering. Use a no-boil lasagna noodle variety of your choice. Break the noodles to fit your slow cooker, and create an even single layer over the sauce. Then, spread a layer of the ricotta mixture on top of the noodles, followed by another layer of noodles and marinara sauce. Repeat these layers two more times and finish off with a generous layer of mozzarella cheese.

Once your lasagna is layered, simply put the lid on your slow cooker, press a couple of buttons, and let it cook away. There’s no need to preheat an oven or worry about timing. You can go about your day while your slow cooker does all the work. Whether you’re at work, running errands, or taking care of your family, your slow cooker will be working its magic.

The texture of this slow cooker lasagna may be slightly different than the traditional baked version. The noodles are a bit softer, but the convenience and ease of preparation make up for it. Sometimes in life, we all need a little convenience, especially on busy weeknights. This lasagna is cheesy, comforting, and incredibly easy to make – everything you want in a weeknight meal.

Grab your slow cooker and give this no-boil lasagna recipe a try. You won’t be disappointed!

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No-Boil Slow Cooker Lasagna

Serves: 6-8
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

• 2 (24 oz each) jars marinara sauce
• 1 box no-boil lasagna noodles
• 32 oz ricotta cheese
• 2 cups mozzarella cheese, grated
• 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Preparation

1. Spread about 1 1/2 cups of the pasta sauce in the bottom of your slow cooker.
2. Top with a layer of lasagna noodles, breaking them apart to fit as needed.
3. In a medium bowl, stir together the ricotta, parmesan, egg, and 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese. Add Italian seasoning, basil, and season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
4. Spoon 1/3 of the cheese mixture over the noodles and spread out if needed. Top with another layer of noodles and sauce.
5. Repeat layers twice more, then top with remaining mozzarella cheese.
6. Cover slow cooker and cook 3-4 hours on high or 6-8 hours on low.
7. Slice, serve, and enjoy!

Recipe adapted from Gimme Some Oven.