Slow-Cooker Cheesy White Lasagna | Reader's Digest Canada

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground chicken or beef
• 2 tsp canola oil
• 1-3/4 cups fresh mushrooms (sliced )
• 1 medium onion (chopped)
• 2 medium carrots (chopped)
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• 2 tsp Italian seasoning
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth
• 1 cup half-and-half cream
• 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
• 1 cup white cheddar cheese (shredded)
• 1 cup Gouda cheese (shredded)
• 1 large egg (beaten)
• 1-1/2 cups 2% cottage cheese
• 1/4 cup minced fresh basil (or 4 teaspoons dried basil)
• 9 no-cook lasagna noodles
• 4 cups part-skim mozzarella cheese (shredded)
• Additional minced fresh basil (optional)