Step 1

1️⃣ Brown the ground beef: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked, breaking it up into small crumbles. Drain any excess fat.

Step 2

2️⃣ Prepare the slow cooker: Transfer the cooked ground beef to the slow cooker. Add the diced onion, bell pepper, petite diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning. Stir to combine.

Step 3

3️⃣ Add the broth: Pour in the beef broth, stirring well to incorporate all the ingredients.

Step 4

4️⃣ Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.

Step 5

5️⃣ Add the noodles: Once the cook time is up, break the lasagna noodles into smaller pieces and add them to the slow cooker. Stir well. Cover and cook on high for an additional 30 minutes, or until the noodles are tender.

Step 6

6️⃣ Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and top each serving with a dollop of ricotta cheese, shredded mozzarella, and shredded Parmesan. (Alternatively, you can stir the cheeses directly into the slow cooker if serving from there.)