Crock Pot Beef Lasagna

Method

1. 1

   Spray the inside of a 6 quart or bigger crock pot with cooking spray.

2. 2

   Cook the ground beef until brown and stir in tomato sauce (and any additional herbs you may want in the sauce, like basil, oregano and parsley).

3. 3

   Spread a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom of the crock pot. Lay the uncooked noodles over the sauce so they cover the sauce (about 1/3 of the package and I break them to fit).

4. 4

   Combine the ricotta cheese, cottage cheese and 3 1/2 cups of mozzarella in a bowl. Spoon 1/3 of the cheeses over the noodles.

5. 5

   Repeat these layers twice (sauce, noodles, cheese) and top with remaining sauce and sprinkle the 1/2 cup of remaining mozzarella cheese on top of the lasagna.

6. 6

   Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or until noodles are soft (don't overcook!) and let stand in crock pot for at least 5 minutes with lid off when done cooking.

7. 7

   Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and basil. Serve and enjoy!