Do you have to boil lasagna noodles before making crock-pot lasagna?

No. This recipe calls for uncooked lasagna noodles. They cook in the sauce and water during the slow cooking time.

Do you have to put sauce on the bottom of slow cooker lasagna?

Starting with a layer of sauce means that your lasagna noodles won’t stick to the bottom of your crockpot, making for prettier serving and easier cleanup!

Can you freeze crock-pot lasagna?

If you have leftovers, you can freeze them. Leftovers are best when put into the freezer after cooling completely. It won’t be as good if it sits in the fridge for a couple of days and then is frozen.

Easy Crock-Pot Lasagna | 5-Ingredient Hands-Off Dinner!

Slow Cooker Lasagna

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This cheesy, saucy crock-pot lasagna is so easy to make with just a few ingredients. Perfect for busy days, and so much flavor you won’t even miss the meat!

Author: Tiffany
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 3-4 hours
Total Time: 3-4 hours
Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
Category: Main Meals
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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24 oz jar marinara sauce
½ cup water
24 oz cottage cheese
12 oz mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
9 uncooked lasagna noodles

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Instructions

Mix marinara sauce and water. Place a small amount of sauce in the bottom of a greased oval slow cooker. Place 3 noodles on top, breaking the outer ones in half to fit.
Sprinkle with 1 cup of cottage cheese; ⅔ cup of mozzarella and ⅓ cup of parmesan. Top with 1 ¼ cups of sauce. Repeat layers 2 more times. Top with the last cup of mozzarella cheese.
Cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-8 hours. Let stand for 15 minutes with the lid off before serving.

Notes

This crockpot lasagne recipe is delicious. My family is getting PLENTY of protein and they don’t miss the meat. (Here are some more cheap and healthy ways to get protein.)
If you DO want to add meat to this crockpot lasagna, simply mix some cooked ground beef or ground turkey in with the sauce mixture as you’re layering it in. I promise it’s totally delicious without it!
You could also add veggies for a crockpot veggie lasagna. Mushrooms, eggplant, summer squash, zucchini, spinach, or sliced tomatoes would all be yummy! If you add veggies, I would do the shorter cooking time on high so that they don’t turn to mush.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1
Calories: 704

Find it online: https://dontwastethecrumbs.com/slow-cooker-meatless-lasagna/