Serves 5

Ingredients

1/2 pound ground beef

1/2 pound Italian chicken or turkey sausage 

1 1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

1 large onion, chopped

1 tsp Italian seasoning

2 Tbsp parsley

2 tsp garlic powder

2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce

1 (6oz) can tomato paste

1 (29 oz) can tomato sauce

2 Tbsp granulated coconut sugar 

1 1/4 cups water

1 (8 oz) package brown rice lasagna noodles, uncooked

4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

1 6oz container of ricotta cheese

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. In a large skillet over medium heat brown the ground beef, Italian sausage and onion. Add salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, parsley, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, tomato sauce, sugar, and water. Stir and simmer 15-20 minutes. (You could make the sauce in advance!)

2. Spread a fourth of the meat sauce into the bottom of your slow cooker. Arrange a third of the noodles over the sauce (break the noodles to fit, if necessary). Combine the mozzarella, cottage cheese and parmesan cheese; spoon a third of the mixture over noodles. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining meat sauce and sprinkle with extra mozzarella cheese, if desired.

3. Cover and cook on low for about 4-5 hours or until noodles are tender.

4. Enjoy! 

Recipe adapted from Lauren Allen