Lasagna - Slow Cooker or Microwave

Slow Cooker Lasagna (for my boys)

I knew my guys would want this recipe since they love to use their slow cooker.  Takes 10 minutes to prepare, 4 hours at a minimum to cook but will taste just as good at 6 hours.

1/2 lb Italian sausage - mild, medium, hot you decide
1/2 lb lean ground beef 
1 package no boil lasagna noodle
1 large tub of cottage or ricotta cheese (500 grams)
1 egg 
1 tsp dried parsley and basil and thyme
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
2 cans of 26 oz pasta sauce

PAM veggie spray
Parchment paper (keeps slow cooker clean)

1)spray inside of slow cooker with non-stick veggie spray - PAM  then line with parchment paper  - you will be happy you did this when it is time for cleanup
2)remove Italian sausages from links by squeezing from middle and pushing out of casing - both end, chop coarsely and fry in medium skillet with lean ground beef till cooked through
3)in the cottage cheese container crack the egg and add the spices, then using a fork stir altogether slowly, be careful not to top over the sides
4)assemble in slow cooker: pour in pasta sauce till bottom is covered, then add 1/2 of the meat on the bottom, a layer of noodles which you may need to break and lay to fit , 1/2 of the cottage cheese mixture, 1/2 of the mozzarella cheese then make 1 more layer of above.
5)cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours.
6)cut into pieces to serve and use a large spatula and large spoon to attempt to keep it together when dishing to plates

Microwave Lasagna - needs to be 600 watts or higher.
Adjust portions to a glass dish that can fit into your microwave, might be half since most would not accommodate a 13 x 9 x3.
Do add the 1/2 cup water to the sauce.
To bake - cover with plastic wrap and cook at High for 8 minutes, then at Medium low for 35 to 38 minutes.  Check if noodles are tender, if necessary cook a bit longer.  You may need to shield the ends of the dish the last ten minutes of cooking with a small strip of aluminum foil.  Don't worry it won't ignite or blow up - just use a small strip around the ends on top.  To finish remove and let stand 15 minutes before serving.