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Slow-Cooker Lasagna

1 lb. lean ground beef (or italian sausage, turkey, etc.)
1 jar spaghetti sauce
1 c. water
1 15 oz. container of ricotta cheese (we used skim ricotta to save some unneccesary fat haha)
1 pkg. Kraft Italian Cheese (approx. 2 cups)
1/4 c. grated parmesan cheese
1 egg
2 tbsp. parsley
6 lasagna noodles, uncooked

Brown meat in large skillet; drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce and water. Mix ricotta, 1-1/2 cup mozzarella, 2 Tbsp. parmesan, egg and parsley.

Spoon 1 cup meat sauce into slow cooker; top with layers of half each of the noodles (3 noodles broken up per layer), broken to fit; and cheese mixture. Cover with 2 cups meat sauce. Top with remaining noodles, broken to fit; cheese mixture and meat sauce.

Cover with lid. Cook on low 4-6 hours or until liquid is absorbed.

Sprinkle with remaining cheese; let stand, covered, 10 min. or until melted.

*Ours only cooked for about 3 1/2 hours because I had a hungry husband and it was fine! Plus the meat is cooked beforehand so it is safe.

@mrskc: mm I was just thinking I haven't made it in awhile and was putting it on the meal list for next week! I am so excited. LOL.

it freezes really well too - if you have ANY left over.

@HabesBabe: you know, I can't remember! I make my own sauce, too. I want to say I did 2 cups - whatever a standard jar is?