Slow Cooker Lasagna

ItalianBeefIntermediate300 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 14 0.5 oz canned diced tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 beef bouillon cube
  • 1 0.5 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.3 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 8 oz mini lasagna noodles, cooked 5 min. and drained
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 cup whole milk
  • 2 cup shredded mozzarella, divided

Instructions

  1. 1

    Brown ground beef and onion in a skillet; drain fat. Transfer to slow cooker.

  2. 2

    Add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, bouillon cube, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and cayenne. Stir to combine.

  3. 3

    Add partially cooked lasagna noodles; stir gently.

  4. 4

    Make white sauce: melt butter in a small saucepan. Whisk in flour; cook 1 minute. Gradually add milk; cook until thickened. Stir in 1 cup mozzarella until melted.

  5. 5

    Stir white sauce into slow cooker until blended.

  6. 6

    Cover and cook on LOW for 4–6 hours, or HIGH for 2–3 hours.

  7. 7

    In last 30 minutes on HIGH, top with remaining 1 cup mozzarella and heat until melted. Serve from the slow cooker.