Easy Slow Cooker Lasagna

This slow cooker lasagna recipe uses layers of noodles, Swiss chard, and mozzarella cheese with mixtures of seasoned tomatoes and ricotta cheese for an simple way to prepare an American classic.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 2 hr
• Total Time: 2 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 546 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 (16 ounce) container ricotta cheese
• ½ cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
• 1 (12 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
• ¼ cup fresh oregano, chopped
• 1 (12 ounce) package dry lasagna noodles
• 1 bunch Swiss chard, torn into several pieces

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix diced tomatoes, garlic, oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a bowl.

Step 2

Mix ricotta cheese, parsley, Parmesan cheese, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a separate bowl.

Step 3

Spoon about 1/3 the tomato mixture into the bottom of a slow cooker. Top with a single layer of lasagna noodles, breaking them as needed to fit the shape of the crock. Layer about half the Swiss chard atop the noodles. Dollop about 1/3 of the ricotta cheese mixture atop the chard and spread another 1/3 the tomato mixture over the ricotta. Sprinkle about 1/3 of the mozzarella cheese over the tomato mixture. Repeat layering of lasagna noodles, Swiss chard, ricotta mixture, tomato mixture, and mozzarella cheese, respectively.

Step 4

Cook on Low until the lasagna noodles are tender, 2 to 3 hours.