1 lb. lean ground beef
1/2 lb. sausage
1 clove garlic, pressed or finely chopped
1 med. onion, finely chopped
1 tsp. fennel
1 (16 oz.) plum or Italian tomatoes
1 (16 oz.) can stewed tomatoes
1 (12 oz.) can tomato paste
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. seasoned pepper
1/2 tsp. thyme
1/2 tsp. oregano
1/2 tsp. basil
2 bay leaves
1 1/2 c. ricotta cheese, drained
1 1/2 c. cottage cheese
1/4 c. chopped fresh parsley
3/4 c. Parmesan cheese
2 eggs, beaten
1 tsp. salt
1 lb. lasagna noodles, cooked & drained
12 oz. sliced mozzarella cheese

Combine beef, sausage, garlic, onion and fennel in 4 quart casserole. Microwave 15 minutes on high; drain. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, pepper and seasoning. Microwave 20 minutes on high, or until sauce thickens, stirring after 10 minutes. Combine ricotta cheese, cottage cheese, parsley, Parmesan cheese, eggs and salt.

Layer 1/2 of noodles, cheese filling, meat sauce and mozzarella in 10 x 12 inch baking dish. Repeat. Microwave 15 minutes on medium high or until cheese melts and center is hot. Serves 10.