Step 1

Place a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the meat, breaking it with a wooden spoon. Cook until no longer pink and add the onion and garlic. Stir and keep cooking the beef and nicely browned, season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 2

Drain off any excess fat.

Step 3

Transfer the meat to the slow cooker and add the other ingredients minus the lasagna noodles. Turn the settings to low and cook for 7 to 8 hours, or set on high for 3 to 4 hours.

Step 4

30 minutes before cooking time ends, break and add the lasagna noodles, stir well and cook, keep an eye on the soup, for the pasta to be al dente.

Step 5

When done cooking, serve the soup topped with cheese, parsley, or basil.