Easy Lasagna

1 pound ground beef

1 onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 jar (about 26 ounces) of marinara sauce

Salt and pepper to taste

1 pound whole-milk ricotta (such as Crystal Farms)

1/4 cup milk

1 egg

1 pound shredded mozzarella

1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese

8 ounces no-boil lasagna noodles

To prepare crockpot: Spray crockpot with cooking spray or grease with vegetable shortening.

To prepare meat sauce: In large sauté pan, brown ground beef, onion and garlic. Drain off any grease. Add marinara sauce. Stir well. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

To prepare cheese mixture: Meanwhile, in medium bowl, combine ricotta, milk and egg. Mix until smooth. Add mozzarella and parmesan. Mix until combined.

To assemble lasagna: Spread 2 tablespoons meat sauce in bottom of crockpot. Arrange 3 noodles on top of sauce (break them if necessary). Spread 1/3 cup cheese mixture on top of noodles. Top with 1/4 cup meat sauce. Add another layer of noodles. Repeat layering (2 or 3 more layers of meat sauce, noodles and cheese, depending on size of crockpot). Top with meat sauce. Cover. Cook on low for 4 to 6 hours or until noodles are tender.