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**Slow Cooker Cheesy Lasagna: The Ultimate Comfort Food Made Easy**
### Why You’ll Love Slow Cooker Cheesy Lasagna
1. **Effortless Cooking**: One of the best things about making lasagna in a slow cooker is how little effort it takes. Simply layer your ingredients, set the slow cooker, and let it work its magic while you go about your day.
3. **No Boiling Noodles**: In this recipe, there’s no need to cook the lasagna noodles ahead of time. The slow cooker allows the noodles to absorb all the delicious sauce as it cooks, making the entire process that much simpler.
4. **Perfect for Meal Prep**: This slow cooker lasagna is a great option for meal prepping. You can assemble it ahead of time, let it cook, and then enjoy delicious leftovers the next day (or freeze some for later). It’s a great dish for feeding a crowd or for those days when you want a ready-made meal at your fingertips.
### The Recipe: Slow Cooker Cheesy Lasagna
Ingredients:
– **1 lb ground beef** (or ground turkey for a lighter option)
– **1 small onion**, chopped
– **2 cloves garlic**, minced
– **1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce** (or your favorite tomato sauce)
– **1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes**, drained
– **12 uncooked lasagna noodles** (regular or no-boil noodles)
– **15 oz ricotta cheese**
– **3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese**
– **1 cup grated Parmesan cheese**
– **1 large egg**
– **1 tablespoon dried basil**
– **1 teaspoon dried oregano**
– **Salt and pepper**, to taste
– **Fresh basil or parsley** (optional, for garnish)