CROCKPOT ALMOST LASAGNA


1 box rotini (or ziti), any fun, flavorful pasta will do
2 - 28-oz jars pasta sauce(one with tomato chunks works well)
1 egg
1/2 lb ground beef
1/2 lb sausage
2 tbsp olive oil
1 C. parmesan cheese
1/2 C italian breadcrumbs
1 bag mozzarella cheese

16-20 oz. ricotta cheese
2 eggs
1 C. parmesan cheese
1 1/2 tsp. parsley flakes
dash salt & pepper

Grease crock-pot, or spray with non-stick cooking 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, 1/2 bag mozzarella cheese,
and browned meat. Can sprinkle lightly with garlic powder. Beat
together ricotta, 2 eggs, parmesan, parsley, salt & 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.