Ingredients:

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 15 oz ricotta cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 250g lasagna noodles
  • 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions:

  1. Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat until no longer pink. Drain the excess grease.
  2. Stir the marinara sauce, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper into the browned beef.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, beaten egg, parmesan cheese, and garlic powder; stir until smooth.
  4. Spread 1/2 cup of meat sauce on the bottom of the slow cooker.
  5. Place a layer of lasagna noodles over the sauce, breaking them to fit the shape of the cooker.
  6. Spread 1/3 of the ricotta mixture over the noodles and sprinkle with a handful of mozzarella cheese.
  7. Add a layer of meat sauce and repeat the noodle, ricotta, and mozzarella layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of mozzarella on top.
  8. Cover and cook on Low for 4 hours or High for 2 to 3 hours without opening the lid.
  9. Let the lasagna sit, covered, for 15 minutes before serving to allow the layers to set.