Ingredients

1 lb ground beef

3 oz red onion, chopped

⅛ tsp garlic powder

15 oz tomato sauce, (1 can)

6 oz tomato paste, (1 can)

1½ tsp salt

¼ tsp ground black pepper

½ cup parmesan cheese, grated or powdered

1 tsp dried oregano

12 oz ricotta cheese

4 oz lasagna noodles, uncooked

12 oz mozzarella cheese, grated

1 tbsp olive oil

1 basil leaf

Preparation

In a skillet, saute onions and brown ground beef in oil over medium heat.

Add garlic powder, tomato sauce, tomato paste, salt, pepper, and oregano. Cook long enough to get it warm.

In a bowl mix the ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, and mozzarella cheese.

Spoon a layer of meat sauce onto the bottom of the crockpot.

Add a double layer of uncooked lasagna noodles, break to fit, and top with cheese mixture. Repeat layers two more times.

Cover and cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours.

Let it cool for 5 minutes before serving it hot.

For Garnish: