Crockpot Lasagna #1

This Crockpot Lasagna offers all the cozy comfort of traditional baked lasagna with a fraction of the effort. By layering cooked rigatoni, rich browned ground chuck, savory pizza sauce, and fresh vegetables like onions, green peppers, and mushrooms, this dish develops deep, melded flavors over several hours. The addition of sliced olives and pepperoni adds a distinctive salty kick, while generous amounts of mozzarella ensure every bite is gooey and satisfying. It is the perfect make-ahead dish for busy weeknights, potlucks, or feeding a hungry crowd. Simply dump, stir, and let your slow cooker do the work, resulting in a warm, inviting meal that feels like a hug on a plate.

Cooking Method: Slow Cooking

Cuisine: Italian

Courses: Main Courses

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 1

Calories: 311.7

Description

This Crockpot Lasagna offers all the cozy comfort of traditional baked lasagna with a fraction of the effort. By layering cooked rigatoni, rich browned ground chuck, savory pizza sauce, and fresh vegetables like onions, green peppers, and mushrooms, this dish develops deep, melded flavors over several hours. The addition of sliced olives and pepperoni adds a distinctive salty kick, while generous amounts of mozzarella ensure every bite is gooey and satisfying. It is the perfect make-ahead dish for busy weeknights, potlucks, or feeding a hungry crowd. Simply dump, stir, and let your slow cooker do the work, resulting in a warm, inviting meal that feels like a hug on a plate.

Ingredients

1 package Rigatoni, cooked
1 1/3 pound Ground chuck, browned &

Directions

1
Drain the cooked rigatoni pasta thoroughly.
2
Prepare the vegetables by chopping the green pepper and onion, and slicing the mushrooms and olives.
3
Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce on the bottom of the slow cooker insert.
4
In a large bowl, combine the remaining pizza sauce, browned ground chuck, cooked rigatoni, chopped onion, green pepper, mushrooms, olives, pepperoni, and half of the mozzarella cheese.
5
Pour the mixture into the slow cooker over the initial sauce layer.
6
Top with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
7
Cover and cook on Low for 5 hours, or until the cheese is melted and the dish is heated through.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 311.7kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19.7g31%
Saturated Fat 5.4g27%
Cholesterol 121.1mg41%
Sodium 99.9mg5%
Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 31.8g64%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: crockpot, slow cooker, lasagna, italian, ground beef, rigatoni, mozzarella, comfort food, family dinner, easy meals, meat sauce, cheese, one pot, hearty, pasta, pepperoni, mushrooms, vegetables, make ahead, dinner, classic

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