Slow Cooker Lasagna Casserole

Ingredients

  •  Brown rice lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
  • 1 1/2 lb grass-fed ground beef
  • 3/4 cups onion, finely chopped
  • 4 large tomatoes, chopped with juice
  • 5 ½ ounces tomato paste (optional)
  • 1 cup cottage cheese, creamed
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese, grated
  •  handful of finely chopped kale
  • 1 1/2 tsp parsley flakes
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp dried basil
  • 1 ¼ tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper

Directions

  1. Cook lasagna noodle pieces in boiling water for 12-15 minutes, until tender but firm. Drain. Rinse with cold water.
  2. Fry ground beef. Put into 3.5 quart slow cooker.
  3. Add remaining ingredients. Stir well.
  4. Add noodle pieces. Stir. Cover. Cook on low for 7-9 hours or on high for 3 ½-4 ½ hours.