Low Sodium Crockpot Beef Lasagna

Total time4 hr 25 min

Prep time25 min

Cook time0 min

Layers of savory ground beef simmered with onion, garlic, and marinara build the base of this slow cooker classic, while a creamy blend of ricotta, egg, and Parmesan gets tucked between broken noodles for that unmistakable homestyle texture. Everything cooks low and slow until the noodles turn tender and the layers meld into one cohesive, sliceable bake, finished with melted mozzarella and a scatter of fresh basil. The foil sling makes lifting out clean portions easy, and the 20-minute rest lets every layer set up beautifully before you cut in. It's a comforting, crowd-pleasing dinner that fits neatly into an added salt kitchen, letting the beef, herbs, and cheese do all the flavor work. Set it in the morning and walk away — dinner practically makes itself.

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Ingredients

6 servings

For the meat sauce

1 lb ground beef
Laura's Lean Beef All Natural Ground Beef 96/4 Kroger 93% Lean/7% Fat Ground Beef Simple Truth Organic Grass Fed Ground Beef 85/15 Simple Truth Organic Grass Fed Ground Beef 90/10 Pre Brands 85% Lean Grass Fed and Finished Ground Beef
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½ medium yellow onion, finely diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (24 oz) marinara sauce
1 tsp dried italian seasoning
½ tsp salt
Chef's tip
Season to taste - salt substitutes can taste bitter in larger amounts, so start with less.
¼ tsp black pepper

For the ricotta layer

15 oz whole-milk ricotta cheese
1 large egg
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
Chef's tip
Choose a grated-style vegan parmesan and use the same amount.
1 tsp dried parsley

For the layers

9 uncooked lasagna noodles (regular, not oven-ready)
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
Chef's tip
Use low-moisture mozzarella and shred before measuring.

For serving

2 tbsp fresh basil, torn (optional)

Instructions

1
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and no pink remains, about 7–8 minutes. Drain off excess fat.
2
Add the onion to the skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

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