Zesty Slow Cooker Lasagna
Servings: 8 servings
Take the stress out of cooking with our Zesty Slow Cooker Lasagna! Dei Fratelli Marinara Sauce and Chopped Italian Tomatoes, sweet Italian sausage, and mushrooms are layered between no-boil lasagna noodles and topped with cheese to create this authentic family favorite.
Ingredients:
- 1 (24 oz.) jar Dei Fratelli Marinara Pasta Sauce
- 1 (28 oz.) can Dei Fratelli Chopped Italian Tomatoes, drained
- 1 lb. Sweet Italian Sausage, ground
- 1 (4 oz.) can Mushroom Stems and Pieces, drained
- 1 Tbsp. Roasted Garlic, minced
- 1 Package Oven-Ready Lasagna Noodles
- 1 (15 oz.) Container Ricotta Cheese
- 1 (8 oz.) Package Italian Cheese Blend, shredded
- Nonstick Cooking Spray, as needed
Instructions:
- In a large skillet cook the sausage over medium-high heat until brown, breaking up the meat as it cooks.
- Stir in Dei Fratelli Marinara Sauce, Dei Fratelli Chopped Italian Tomatoes, mushrooms, and roasted garlic. Remove from heat.
- Lightly coat the inside of a 4-quart slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray.
- Place 1 heaping cup of the meat sauce in the bottom of the slow cooker. This will allow the bottom layer of noodles to properly cook.
- Break up pieces of lasagna noodles to make a full layer over the sauce. Top with 1/3 of the ricotta cheese, followed by another heaping cup of meat sauce, and then top with 1/3 of the shredded Italian cheese blend.
- Repeat this process two more times, starting with the noodles, until you have three layers of lasagna.
- Cover and cook on high for 3 hours or until the top layer of cheese is melted and golden.
Chef's Tip:
Garnish with fresh basil or oregano for even more flavor!
