Crockpot Almost Lasagna

Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
== Ingredients ==
* 1 box rotini or ziti noodles
* 2 (28 oz) jars spaghetti sauce
* 1 egg
* ½ lb ground beef
* ½ lb sausage
* 2 tbsp olive oil
* 1 cup Parmesan cheese
* ½ cup Italian breadcrumbs
* 1 bag mozzarella cheese
* 16-20 oz. ricotta cheese
* 2 eggs
* 1 cup Parmesan cheese
* 1½ tsp parsley flakes
* dash salt and pepper
* garlic powder (optional)
== Directions ==
# Grease crock pot or spray with non cook spray.
# Cook rotini according to package directions, drain.
# Brown and drain meat.
# Toss pasta with olive oil.
# Add pasta sauce to mixture, toss well.
# Stir together Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, egg, ½ bag mozzarella cheese and browned meat.
# Can sprinkle lightly with garlic powder.
# Beat together ricotta, 2 eggs, Parmesan, parsley, salt and pepper.
# Pour half of pasta/sauce/meat mixture into crock pot.
# Spread entire ricotta mixture over first layer of pasta.
# Cover ricotta layer with remaining pasta mixture, and cover with remaining cheese.
# Cover and cook on low 4-6 hours.
Category:Cathy's Recipes
Category:Crockpot Recipes
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