Cover the bottom of the crock pot with sauce (about 1/2 - 1 cup).
In a large saucepan, brown meat and break up into small crumbles. Drain excess fat.
Add basil, oregano, and salt and cook for 30 seconds.
Add remaining sauce to meat and stir. Allow it to heat through.
Divide meat sauce into thirds.
Create your lasagna layers in the crockpot: noodles; meat sauce; cheese: sprinkle shredded cheese and top with dollops of ricotta. Create 3 layers, as flat as possible. See photos above.
Pour in water (at least 1-2 cups) around the edges until it comes up to the top layer.
Cook on high for 3 hours.
Turn off heat and let it rest for 45 minutes before slicing.