Slow Cooker Lasagna

Taken from Taste of Home Slow Cooker

Ingredients

• 1 lb. ground beef or turkey
• 1 medium green bell pepper-chopped
• 1 medium onion-chopped
• 1 jar (26oz) herb and garlic pasta sauce
• 4 c. (16 oz) shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 carton (15oz) ricotta or cottage cheese
• 1 tbs. Italian seasoning
• 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 4 no cook lasagna noodles
• 2 tbs shredded parm cheese

Directions

1. In a large skillet, cook the beef, green pepper and onion over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in pasta sauce; heat through. In a large bowl, combine mozzarella and ricotta cheese, and all seasonings.
2. Spread 1 c. meat sauce in an oval 3qt. slow cooker. Break one lasagna noodle into 3 pieces. Layer 1-1/3 noodles, 2/3 c. meat sauce, and 1 c. cheese mixture in slow cooker. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining sauce. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until noodles are tender.
3. Sprinkle with parm cheese. Cover and cook 15 more mins. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.

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