Slow-Cooker Italian Sausage Lasagna

Health score
19%
Slow-Cooker Italian Sausage Lasagna
385 min.
6
758kcal

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Indulge in the comforting flavors of Italy with this Slow-Cooker Italian Sausage Lasagna, a dish that brings warmth and satisfaction to any meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or leisurely weekends, this lasagna is not only easy to prepare but also allows you to enjoy the rich, savory taste of homemade Italian cuisine without the fuss of traditional baking.

Imagine layers of tender lasagna noodles enveloped in a hearty blend of Italian pork sausage, zesty tomato sauce, and aromatic basil, all harmoniously combined with creamy ricotta and rich Parmesan cheese. The slow cooker does all the work for you, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully over several hours, resulting in a dish that is both flavorful and filling.

This recipe serves six, making it ideal for family gatherings or meal prep for the week ahead. With each serving clocking in at 758 calories, you can savor every bite knowing it’s packed with protein and deliciousness. Plus, the melty mozzarella cheese topping adds the perfect finishing touch, creating a golden, bubbly crust that is simply irresistible.

Whether you’re serving it for lunch, dinner, or a special occasion, this Slow-Cooker Italian Sausage Lasagna is sure to impress. Gather your loved ones around the table and enjoy a slice of Italy right at home!

Ingredients

  • 0.8 lb sausage meat italian
  • 30 oz tomato sauce italian-style canned
  • teaspoons basil dried
  • 12  lasagne pasta sheets uncooked
  • 0.5 cup onion chopped
  • cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 15 oz part-skim ricotta 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 12 oz mozzarella cheese shredded

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. In 10-inch skillet, cook sausage and onion over medium heat 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sausage is no longer pink; drain. Stir in tomato sauce, basil and salt.
  2. In medium bowl, mix ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese and 2 cups of the mozzarella cheese.
  3. Into 3 1/2- to 5-quart slow cooker, spoon 1/4 of the sausage mixture. Top with 4 noodles, broken into pieces to fit. Top with half of the cheese mixture and 1/4 of the sausage mixture. Top with 4 noodles, remaining cheese mixture and 1/4 of the sausage mixture. Top with remaining 4 noodles and remaining sausage mixture.
  4. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 6 to 8 hours.
  5. About 10 minutes before serving, sprinkle top of lasagna with remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese. Cover; let stand about 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
  6. Cut lasagna into pieces.

Nutrition Facts

Calories758kcal
Protein22.89%
Fat46.66%
Carbs30.45%

Properties

Glycemic Index
28.17
Glycemic Load
19.85
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
28.07521745433%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
0.67mg
Kaempferol
0.09mg
Quercetin
2.71mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:758.32kcal
37.92%
Fat:39.28g
60.44%
Saturated Fat:18.75g
117.16%
Carbohydrates:57.7g
19.23%
Net Carbohydrates:53.43g
19.43%
Sugar:7.93g
8.81%
Cholesterol:122.09mg
40.7%
Sodium:1966.19mg
85.49%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:43.36g
86.72%
Selenium:63.63µg
90.9%
Calcium:673.8mg
67.38%
Phosphorus:661.52mg
66.15%
Zinc:5.71mg
38.04%
Manganese:0.76mg
37.83%
Vitamin B12:2.21µg
36.75%
Vitamin B2:0.55mg
32.45%
Vitamin A:1458.65IU
29.17%
Vitamin B3:5.18mg
25.91%
Potassium:877.11mg
25.06%
Vitamin B6:0.46mg
23.05%
Magnesium:90.39mg
22.6%
Copper:0.41mg
20.58%
Iron:3.68mg
20.46%
Vitamin B1:0.28mg
18.88%
Fiber:4.27g
17.08%
Vitamin E:2.49mg
16.61%
Vitamin B5:1.38mg
13.85%
Vitamin C:11.31mg
13.71%
Vitamin K:12.1µg
11.53%
Folate:41.15µg
10.29%
Vitamin D:1.12µg
7.45%