Slow Cooker Lasagna Recipe

Reviewed on May. 17, 2013 by lmillerrn

I have made this several times. It is perfect. I use ricotta and cottage cheese. My family loves it.

Reviewed on May. 01, 2013 by Almighty

I used a jar of Prego chunky sauce instead of the regular tomato sauce and a can of Del Monte diced tomatos with mild chiles and topped it with Cheddar cheese

Reviewed on Apr. 25, 2013 by damonsamara

This is an excellent lasagna recipe. I am pretty much considered the crock pot queen of the family!!! This recipe gets an A++++++

Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2013 by CurlyGirlCa

5 stars with adjustments

This is the only way to make lasagna - I tried making lasagna the traditional way - what a pain.

I've been using this recipe for several years. I use cheapy Hunts spag sauce (find it for 99 cents), sm can of tom paste and 8 oz tom sauce and add seasonings and ingredients (olives, green beans, red peppers to stretch, etc as desired). I usually make the sauce a day or two ahead. I've used up to 32 oz of cottage cheese and mixed with basil and seasonings and it was fine and different combinations of cheeses. I use an oval crockpot with no problem and if I'm in a rush, have cooked on high for 3 hours and it's perfect. Sorry so long, I can't believe I haven't reviewed before.

Reviewed on Feb. 27, 2013 by toobigfrogs

This was fantastic! I will never make a traditional lasagna again!! I reduced the recipe by half and used 1/2 can spaghetti sauce and an 8oz can of tomato sauce for the sauce. I was pleasantly surprised by how much better this was in the CP.

Reviewed on Feb. 25, 2013 by christycincy

This was so much easier to make than my regular lasagna recipe. The pieces weren't quite as "pretty" but the taste was fantastic!

Reviewed on Feb. 14, 2013 by Veronak

First time ever making lasagna. I thought the recipe was pretty good; however, I thought it was way too salty.

I'll make it again but will definitely cut down on the salt. Other than that the family loved it.

Reviewed on Jan. 08, 2013 by Braudt

It was so easy! My son who is so picky even loved it.

Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2012 by as2162

This is now my go-to recipe. I make it for special occasions, and it never fails that someone wants the recipe before they go home.

Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2012 by crazygirl

Get rid of the cottage cheese. Super gross. Use Ricotta instead.

Reviewed on Nov. 06, 2012 by BadABakery

I made the recipe just as directed and it turned our delicious, moist and full of flavor. I didn't have just plain Oregano, but I had the Italian Seasoning spice so I used it. My family loved the recipe and I'll certainly make it again.

Reviewed on Sep. 29, 2012 by Coolchikaboom

Pleasantly surprised! I used an oval crock pot. I was worried that the noodles wouldn't cook right because I had to overlap them in each layer. Turned out great. I don't see how this dish could turn out dry, there was plenty of moisture. I cooked for 5 hours. My family liked it!

Reviewed on Sep. 27, 2012 by Jessica Slaymaker

I did not care for this at all!! Dry and not flavorful. Maybe because I used a bigger crock pot then the 3 quart?? I did everyhting else as the recipe said. Only cooked for 4 hours. I prefer the oven baked version. sorry!

Reviewed on Sep. 21, 2012 by debsteaks

This is easy and delicious!!...loved that it could go in the crock pot!! making it tonight for the 2nd time :)

Reviewed on May. 08, 2012 by Linda921

Awsome,making it for the second time using regular noodles! Used spaghetti sauce with diced tomatoes,easy and tastes great!

Reviewed on Feb. 14, 2012 by redmonc1

Easy to assemble!! I used a jar of spaghetti sauce with the water to thin the sauce. Worked fine.

Reviewed on Feb. 02, 2012 by radioranch

I love so many of the recipes posted on Taste Of Home, but this is not one. I would give it a 3 on taste test, but the biggest problem is what the slow cooker does to the noodles. The noodles are so overcooked you cannot hardly tell what is sauce and what is noodle. I like a firmer noodle. I also cut the cooking time down an hour, but still no better. Did anyone else have this problem? I might try it again but cook in the oven..

Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2012 by jadedraven

This is delicious and I make it all the time. I use italian sausage instead of ground beef, ricotta instead of cottage cheese, and spaghetti sauce instead of tomato sauce, oh and a LOT more garlic than the recipe calls for, and I omit the parmesan. One thing that i've found is that it helps to use the crock pot liners when cooking this-when I don't use a liner the noodles get a little burnt around the edges but its perfect when using a liner...my husband raves about this too

Reviewed on Jan. 08, 2012 by blizzard6

Great tasting easy recipe. My family loved it.

Reviewed on Jan. 07, 2012 by jessescrew

This was good but next time I think I will use spaghetti sauce instead of the tomato sauce for a little more flavor and will try ricotta cheese instead of cottage cheese. It came out great, though. I thought it would fall apart when scooped out, but it didn't. Very easy. I cooked it all day and it was fine.

Reviewed on Jan. 05, 2012 by jllove

Making for the second time. It was great the first time but did add more seasonings and used cottage cheese and more italian cheese blend. Used a rectangle slow cooker that works great!

Reviewed on Dec. 07, 2011 by bitzee

this is a good starter recipe,as there is no taste as is. I did everything in the recipe but added 1 T. zesty italian seasoning,1 tsp. basil,1 tsp. thyme,2 tsp. pesto, mushroom's, less than a 1/4 c. each black and green olives. a good splash of white wine and balsamic vinegar. i would use regular lasagna noodles, run them under hot water to form to pan,don't boil them. as the no cook get's to mushy and looses their form. It would be great for a work pot luck,where you want to keep it warm. It makes a big batch and not recommended 4 two people as you have to keep it in the crock to keep it's form,in the refrigerator.

Reviewed on Nov. 22, 2011 by debo4021

My husband thought this was the best lasagna. Even better then my recipe that takes forever for me to make. I will be making this a lot!!!!

Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2011 by toxypharmgirl

Very tasty with a few tweaks. Used 1/2 c. water, added 1.5 tsp dry Italian seasoning, used regular noodles (not the no-boil kind), used 7 cups Italian 5 Cheese Blend instead of the individual mozzarella and parmesan. Was a little salty but otherwise was AWESOME!!!

Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2011 by mccrearyk

I added Italian sausage for the more meaty version, plus a teaspoon of dried basil. Also substituted ricotta for the cottage cheese at the request of my wife. Definitely the best slow cooker lasagna recipe I've found!

Reviewed on Nov. 02, 2011 by patwms

Fixed this for my family visiting on a Sunday. They all loved it!

Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2011 by JRupp

I have made this recipe a couple of times this time I made it with bottled spagetti sauce and regular uncooked lazagna noodles. It was great my boyfriend loved it said it was almost as good as my scratch.

Reviewed on Oct. 23, 2011 by ferretmama

Made this for dinner tonight. We all agreed that it's really good. Definately will make it again but will tweak it just a little w/ extra cheese and more seasoning -- Italian blend maybe. The flavor was just a little bland for us. I used regular lasagna noodles and they worked just fine. A keeper.

Reviewed on Oct. 21, 2011 by dawnmwagaman

for susie77....i have never like cottage cheese either, but my sister in law made us lasagna one time with cottage cheese instead of ricotta and i loved it!!! been making my lasanga that way ever since!!! i ususally make this recipe in the oven, but i think next time i will try it in the slow cooker.

Reviewed on Oct. 20, 2011 by jusmeandu01

Deliciously, unbelievable!! I added mild italian sausage (as suggested by another review)! Loved it!

Reviewed on Oct. 18, 2011 by Susie77

Lots of great cooks here. Thanks for the tips. Made this last night and it rocked. I used low fat everything, including turkey sausage (rinsed in hot water). I would cut down some on the liquid; even after sitting for 1/2 hr., it was a bit runny. Other than that -- five stars! (This review won't let me change to five from three.)

Reviewed on Oct. 17, 2011 by Karen40409

Did not care for this recipe. Lasagna was very juicy. Also to much salt. Prefer a baked version.

Reviewed on Oct. 16, 2011 by meme54

wow..cooking lasagne is always a pain.but now ..no problem..

Reviewed on Oct. 16, 2011 by kellybono4

Did not care for I would much rather make mine in the oven .

Reviewed on Oct. 16, 2011 by webesmiley

Easy to get all of the ingredients together--plug it in, turn it on and forget about it for a few hours. A keeper in my book.

Reviewed on Oct. 16, 2011 by Sloansgramma

Was in the process of making 60 cabbagerolls and needed the oven space for them when I came across this recipe. OMG this is fabulous. I added some green pepper pieces and zucchini I had on hand and am as I type am enjoying the slow cooked lasagna Thank you for a fabulous keeper recipe.MMMMMMMMMMMMM

Reviewed on Oct. 16, 2011 by Lexilou3

love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Reviewed on Oct. 16, 2011 by wombatt

some slow cookers like mine are oval and you can cut square''ish'' piece out

Reviewed on Oct. 16, 2011 by AnitaMiller

How do you serve it in the nice square pieces (like in the picture) when it is in the slow cooker?

Reviewed on Oct. 16, 2011 by MissKarla

As stated before, additional spices really make this recipe exceptional. I used ricotta with great results using same amount. Only four stars because needed just a couple modifications. Try this...wonderful and easy.

Reviewed on Oct. 16, 2011 by btaylor123

This is delicious and easy. I increase the spices and add red pepper flakes, and sometimes use half beef, half sausage. Also great with roasted vegetables for a meatless meal.

Reviewed on Oct. 16, 2011 by dbonczek@comcast.net

I have made this a few times. It is easy to alter the ingredients (turkey or just vegies instead of meat, etc.). I do like to turn the cooker off and let it set for a while before cutting. Yummy and easy.

Reviewed on Oct. 16, 2011 by Susie77

Haven't made yet. Don't care for cottage cheese in recipes. Wonder if you could substitute ricotta instead?

Reviewed on Oct. 16, 2011 by AdriaD

I make a similar recipe, so I would add that you do NOT need "no cook" lasagna noodles. Regular noodles, whole wheat noodles, or even rice noodles (we are gluten free) work just fine in this or similar recipes!

Reviewed on Sep. 24, 2011 by suzieQ155

It was so easy to make and my entire family liked it!

Reviewed on Sep. 21, 2011 by firstclassseaman

I added 1lb of italian sausage along with the ground beef so it was meater....Also added 2 cups extra moz cheese...used sweet basil instead of oregano and extra of that too...Turned out GREAT!!!!!

Reviewed on Jul. 22, 2011 by pjhavlik

I would recommend more spice, oregano and basil

Reviewed on May. 27, 2011 by LauraManning

This is great. I've made it many times now. The only change I make is to add one or 2 extra teaspoons of oregano or Italian seasoning.

Reviewed on May. 19, 2011 by Athanasius' Mommy

THIS ROCKED! It was so easy to make and everyone I have made it for raves about how yummy it tastes!!!

Reviewed on May. 16, 2011 by pinkapplesauce

Mine turned out a little soupy, but it still tasted better than I would have ever expected, and it was not difficult to prepare. Will definitely be putting this one in the slow cooker rotation.