Best Dump and Go Lasagna Recipes
Lasagna is a classic comfort food, and with these dump and go slow cooker recipes, you can have all the layers of cheesy, saucy goodness without the hassle. Just dump everything into the slow cooker and let it do the work. These lasagna recipes are perfect for busy nights or when you want to impress without the stress.
➡ Traditional Beef Lasagna Recipe
Ingredients:
1 lb ground beef
1 jar marinara sauce
9 no-boil lasagna noodles
15 oz ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg
2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp dried basil
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Brown the ground beef in a skillet, then drain any excess fat.
2. In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, egg, garlic powder, basil, salt, and pepper.
3. Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce at the bottom of the slow cooker.
4. Layer the no-boil lasagna noodles, breaking them to fit as needed.
5. Top with a layer of the ricotta mixture, followed by a layer of beef, sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
6. Repeat the layers, finishing with a layer of cheese on top.
7. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until the lasagna is heated through and the noodles are tender.
➡ Vegetarian Lasagna Recipe
Ingredients:
1 jar marinara sauce
9 no-boil lasagna noodles
2 cups spinach, chopped
2 cups ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 zucchini, thinly sliced
1 bell pepper, chopped
2 tsp garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce at the bottom of the slow cooker.
2. Layer the no-boil lasagna noodles, breaking them to fit as needed.
3. Mix ricotta cheese with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
4. Top the noodles with a layer of ricotta cheese, then add spinach, zucchini, bell pepper, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
5. Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of cheese on top.
6. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until the lasagna is hot and bubbly.
➡ Chicken Alfredo Lasagna Recipe
Ingredients:
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
1 jar Alfredo sauce
9 no-boil lasagna noodles
15 oz ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup spinach, chopped
2 tsp garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Spread a thin layer of Alfredo sauce at the bottom of the slow cooker.
2. Layer the no-boil lasagna noodles, breaking them to fit.
3. In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
4. Top with shredded chicken, spinach, ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
5. Repeat the layers, finishing with a layer of cheese.
6. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until the lasagna is heated through.
➡ Beef and Sausage Lasagna Recipe
Ingredients:
1/2 lb ground beef
1/2 lb Italian sausage
1 jar marinara sauce
9 no-boil lasagna noodles
15 oz ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg
2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Brown the ground beef and sausage in a skillet, then drain any excess fat.
2. In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, egg, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
3. Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce in the bottom of the slow cooker.
4. Layer the no-boil lasagna noodles, followed by ricotta cheese mixture, beef and sausage mixture, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
5. Repeat the layers, finishing with a layer of cheese.
6. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until the lasagna is hot and bubbly.
➡ Spinach and Mushroom Lasagna Recipe
Ingredients:
9 no-boil lasagna noodles
2 cups spinach, chopped
2 cups mushrooms, sliced
1 jar marinara sauce
15 oz ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg
2 tsp garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce at the bottom of the slow cooker.
2. Layer the no-boil lasagna noodles, breaking them to fit.
3. In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
4. Top with spinach, mushrooms, ricotta mixture, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
5. Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of cheese.
6. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until the lasagna is hot and the noodles are tender.
Tips and Swap Ideas
Cheese Variety: Feel free to swap mozzarella for other cheeses like provolone or Gouda for a unique twist.
Meat Alternatives: For a lighter option, swap beef for turkey or chicken. You can also add ground lamb for a richer flavor.
Noodle Swap: If you don’t have no-boil noodles, regular lasagna noodles can work; just cook them first according to the package directions.
Vegetable Add-ins: Get creative by adding veggies like bell peppers, mushrooms, or even eggplant for more flavor and texture.
