EASY LASAGNA (MICROWAVE) 
1/2 lb. ground beef
1 jar (32 oz.) spaghetti sauce
1/2 c. water
1 1/2 c. Ricotta or cottage cheese
1 egg
1/2 tsp. pepper
8 lasagna noodles (uncooked)
1/2 lb. Mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese

Set power select at high. In large glass bowl, crumble ground beef. Heat 2 to 3 minutes or until beef is browned, stirring once, drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce and water. Meanwhile, combine Ricotta cheese, egg and pepper. In oblong (9 x 13) baking dish, spoon 1/2 cup sauce; alternating layer of noodles, egg mixture, Mozzarella cheese and sauce; forming 2 layers. Heat covered 8 minutes at high.

Set power at medium low. Heat covered 30 to 32 minutes or until noodles are tender. Top with Parmesan cheese; let stand, covered, 15 minutes. 4 servings.

Since microwave ovens vary in power, you may need to adjust your cooking time.

 

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