sydney's crockpot lasagna

Ingredients For sydney's crockpot lasagna

• FOR THE SAUCE
• 1 Tbsp

  olive oil
• 1 Tbsp

  minced garlic (fresh cloves or in the refrigerated jar)
• 1 lb

  ground hamburger
• 24 - 32 oz

  tomato sauce or your favorite go-to jar of sauce - you need approx. 24 - 32 ounces. {if using jarred sauce, you don't have to add the remaining seasonings}
• 2 Tbsp

  butter, room temperature
• 1 1/2 Tbsp

  italian seasoning
• 1 Tbsp

  oregano, dried
• 2 Tbsp

  onion powder
• 1 tsp

  garlic salt
• 1/4 tsp

  black pepper
• 5 - 7

  basil leaves (or about 2 tablespoons basil paste in a tube)
• 2 Tbsp

  sugar
• FOR THE CHEESE MIXTURE
• 15 oz

  ricotta cheese
• 15 oz

  cottage cheese
• 1/4 c

  parmesan cheese
• 1 Tbsp

  garlic (minced)
• 1/2 c

  parsley (freshly chopped)
• NOODLES
• 1 box

  lasagna noodles
• CHEESE FOR THE TOP
• 2 c

  shredded mozzarella cheese