Mock Lasagna

By evamores

Ingredients

• 1 package (10oz) broad lasagna noodles, broken into bite-sized pieces
• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1/2 lb. Italian sausage
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 12-oz. Mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1 carton (12-oz.) ricotta cheese
• 2 cans (6-oz. each) tomato paste
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 tablespoons dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon dried basil

Preparation

Step 1

Cook noodles according to package directions until tender; drain. Brown ground beef and sausage; drain and put in lightly greased stoneware. Add all remaining ingredients. Stir to mix thoroughly. Cover and cook on LOW 8 hours (HIGH 4 hours).