A delicious and easy-to-make lasagna recipe prepared in a slow cooker, perfect for a comforting family meal.
Brown the ground beef and Italian sausage in a large skillet over medium heat until fully cooked.
Use a wooden spatula to break the meat into small pieces for even cooking.
Add the chopped onion and Italian seasoning to the skillet and sauté until the onion is translucent.
Cooking the onion with the meat enhances the flavor of the sauce.
Stir in the marinara sauce and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
Simmering the sauce allows the flavors to meld together.
Spread a thin layer of the meat sauce on the bottom of the slow cooker.
This prevents the noodles from sticking to the bottom.
Place a layer of lasagna noodles over the sauce, breaking them as needed to fit.
Ensure the noodles cover the sauce completely for even cooking.
Layer with ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, and more meat sauce.
Spread the cheese evenly for a consistent texture.
Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of mozzarella cheese on top.
Press down gently on each layer to compact the lasagna.
Cover and cook on low for 5 hours or on high for 2.5 hours.
Avoid opening the lid during cooking to maintain the temperature.
Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Resting allows the layers to set, making it easier to slice.