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Slow Cooker Lasagna

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound Italian sausage
  • 1 jar 24 ounces marinara sauce
  • 1 can 15 ounces crushed tomatoes
  • 1 container 15 ounces ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 large eggs
  • 12 lasagna noodles uncooked and broken into pieces
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
  • Cooking spray

Method
 

  1. Brown beef and sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking up meat; drain excess fat.
  2. Mix ricotta, eggs, 1 cup mozzarella, 1/2 cup Parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and salt well in a medium bowl.
  3. Spray a 6-quart slow cooker's interior with cooking spray; spread 1 cup marinara in bottom.
  4. Layer one-third of broken noodles, one-third of meat, one-third of ricotta mixture, and one-third of crushed tomatoes.
  5. Repeat two more times; spread remaining marinara over top.
  6. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup mozzarella and 1/2 cup Parmesan. Cover; cook on low 4 hours, until noodles are tender.
  7. Turn off cooker; rest 15 minutes, garnish with basil, and serve.