INGREDIENTS
1 lb
ground beef (I used 20% fat)
1
small onion (finely diced)
2
large garlic cloves (pressed)
1/4 cup
red wine (any kind (or beef broth))
32 oz
marinara pasta sauce (store-bought or homemade)
1/4 tsp
dried thyme
1/2 tsp
salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp
granulated sugar
4 tbsp
fresh parsley (chopped and divided)
9
regular uncooked lasagna noodles (NOT "oven ready")
15 oz
reduced fat ricotta cheese
16 oz
low-fat cottage cheese
1
large egg
1 lb
mozzarella cheese, grated, divided
1/2 cup
water
6 qt
Slow Cooker