This 5-ingredient slow cooker Patriots Day lasagna is the kind of cozy, set-it-and-forget-it meal that makes a busy day feel special. Instead of fussing with boiling noodles or layering a dozen components, you simply dump raw broken lasagna noodles into the slow cooker, add four more simple ingredients, and let it bubble away into a cheesy, saucy dinner your family will beg you to make again.

It’s perfect for long weekends, game days, or any time you want that classic lasagna comfort with almost no hands-on work.

Serve this slow cooker lasagna with a simple side salad—think romaine or mixed greens tossed with Italian dressing—and a loaf of warm garlic bread or buttered rolls to soak up the extra sauce. A side of steamed green beans or roasted broccoli rounds out the plate nicely.

For a cozy Patriots Day spread, add a fruit salad or a tray of cut veggies with ranch dip so everyone can nibble while the lasagna finishes cooking.

Servings: 6

12 dry lasagna noodles, broken into large pieces