Ingredients
\n1 pound ground Italian sausage (see note 1)
\n1 large onion chopped (about 2 cups)
\n3 carrots peeled and diced (about 1 cup)
\n4 cloves garlic minced
\n28 ounces diced tomatoes undrained
\n15 ounces tomato sauce
\n8 ounces mushrooms sliced, optional (see note 2)
\n1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (see note 3)
\n\u00bd teaspoon dried basil
\n\u00bd teaspoon fennel seeds
\nSalt and freshly ground black pepper
\n4 cups water
\n8 ounces dry lasagna noodles broken into bite-sized pieces (see note 4)
\n2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese for topping
\nFresh basil or minced freshly parsley, for garnish, optional
\nInstructions
\nIn a large skillet over medium-high heat, combine sausage, onions, carrots, and garlic. Cook until the sausage has browned and the vegetables have softened, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain if desired.
\nMeanwhile, to the slow cooker, add diced tomatoes and their juice, tomato sauce, mushrooms, Italian seasoning, basil, fennel, and salt and pepper to taste (I like 1 teaspoon salt and \u00bd teaspoon pepper). Stir in water and sausage mixture.
\nCover and heat on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 8 hours. During the last 10 minutes of cooking time, stir in the pasta, cover, and continue to cook until softened. Serve with mozzarella cheese and fresh herbs if desired.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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