Slow-Cooked Vegetarian Lasagna

This vegetarian lasagna is a flavor-packed, slow-cooked delight with layers of eggplant, mushrooms, olives, and ricotta cheese. Perfect for an effortless Italian-inspired meal!

Slow-Cooked Vegetarian Lasagna

This vegetarian lasagna is a flavor-packed, slow-cooked delight with layers of eggplant, mushrooms, olives, and ricotta cheese. Perfect for an effortless Italian-inspired meal!
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Preparation time:5 hours
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Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • skillet
  • Mixing bowls
  • spoon

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound eggplant diced
  • ½ onion diced
  • 2 cups mushrooms diced
  • 1 cup black olives halved
  • 1 16-ounce jar tomato sauce
  • 1 package fresh lasagna sheets
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning

Instructions

Sauté the Vegetables:

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Add eggplant and onion and sauté until the onion turns translucent.

Add More Ingredients:

  • Stir in the mushrooms, olives, and tomato sauce.
  • Cook until heated through.
  • Remove from heat and set aside.

Prepare the Cheese Mixture:

  • In a bowl, mix ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese.
  • Stir in the egg and Italian seasoning.

Layer the Lasagna:

  • Cut the lasagna sheets to fit inside your slow cooker’s inner dish.
  • Spray the inner dish with nonstick spray.
  • Spread one-fourth of the vegetable and tomato mixture on the bottom.
  • Place a pasta sheet on top.
  • Add one-fourth of the cheese mixture over the pasta.
  • Repeat until all the ingredients are layered, ending with cheese on top.

Cook:

  • Cover and cook on low for 5 hours until the lasagna is tender and bubbly.

Serve Hot:

  • Let it rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes & Wine Advice

Serving Tip:
For extra flavor and texture, try adding bell peppers, zucchini, or spinach. Pair this dish with garlic bread and a green salad for a complete meal.
Wine Advice:
Pair this vegetarian lasagna with a medium-bodied red wine, such as Chianti or Sangiovese, for a classic Italian experience.

Nutrition values

Calories: 480 kcal | Carbohydrates: 45 g | Protein: 28 g | Fat: 22 g | Sugar: 9 g
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Course; Crockpot / Pasta
Cuisine; Italian
Diets; Vegetarian