Crockpot Lasagna
This Crockpot Lasagna packs 63g protein and 490 calories per serving — one of the highest-protein pasta dishes available for meal prep. Creates 6 hearty servings through slow-cooker cooking with minimal hands-on time, giving you restaurant-style portions without the kitchen labour. Built to help you hit ambitious protein targets while satisfying carb cravings post-workout.
Ingredients
- •1 Yellow Onion(150g)
- •2 lbs 96/4 Ground Beef
Extra-lean ground beef (96% lean / 4% fat). Walmart carries Great Value 96/4.
- •4 Rotini Pasta(228g)
- •1 Fat-Free Cheddar Cheese(227g)
- •1 Fat-Free Cheddar Cheese(227g)
- •24 oz Canned Diced Tomatoes
Instructions
- 1Dice the onion into small pieces and set aside.
- 2Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook for 8–10 minutes, breaking it apart with a spoon, until no longer pink and browned throughout. Drain excess fat if needed.
- 3Add the diced onion to the browned beef along with onion powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and paprika. Stir and cook for 2–3 minutes over medium heat until fragrant.
- 4In your crockpot, create the first layer: spread half of the diced tomatoes on the bottom, followed by half of the rotini pasta (uncooked), then half of the beef mixture, and finally one bag of the fat-free cheddar.
- 5Repeat the layering: remaining diced tomatoes, remaining rotini pasta, remaining beef mixture, and the second bag of fat-free cheddar on top.
- 6Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours, or on high for 3–4 hours, until the pasta is tender and the cheese is melted and bubbling around the edges.
- 7Let the lasagna rest for 5 minutes, then divide evenly into 6 airtight containers while hot, ensuring each portion has layers of pasta, beef, and cheese.
Nutrition — Per Serving
490
calories
63g
protein
8g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 46g
6 servings per batch
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Crockpot Lasagna have per serving?
Each serving delivers 63g of protein and 490 calories with 8g fat and 46g carbs. The protein-to-calorie ratio here is exceptionally high, making it a go-to for hitting daily protein targets without excess calories.
How long does Crockpot Lasagna take to prep?
Quick prep time with 6 servings per batch means you're layering and letting the slow cooker do the work — minimal active hands-on time. One session yields a solid week's worth of high-protein meals.
Is Crockpot Lasagna good for muscle gain?
With 63g protein per 490 calories, this recipe is built for muscle gain where protein density is the priority. The 46g carbs support workout performance and recovery without pushing calories into excessive surplus territory.
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