Jenny's blog: "good stuff to eat"

INGREDIENTS: * 1 pound ground round or chuck * 1 package lasagna noodles * 1 teaspoon garlic powder * 12 ounces ricotta or cottage cheese * 12 ounces tomato paste * 12 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese * 8 ounces smoked sausage, diced * 1/2 cup chopped onion * 3/4 cup water * 1 tablespoon parsley * 2 teaspoons sugar PREPARATION: Break noodles into one inch pieces and cook in boiling salted water until slightly tender. Drain. Brown ground beef, onion, and sausage in a frying pan. Grease slow cooker or spray with non-stick cooking spray.Pour all ingredients into the slow cooker and mix thoroughly. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours.