ANITA'S LASAGNA 
1/2 pkg. (1/2 lb.) lasagna noodles
2 cans (8 oz. each) tomato sauce
1 can (6 oz.) tomato paste
1 tbsp. leaf oregano
2 tsp. basil
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1 lb. ground chuck beef, cooked and drained
1/4 to 1/2 sm. carton sour cream (to taste)
8 oz. cream cheese
1 egg
1 tbsp. dried parsley flakes
1/2 tsp. salt
1 pkg. (6 oz.) sliced or grated Mozzarella cheese
1/2 c. Parmesan cheese

Cook noodles in microwave with 1/2 teaspoon salt in bottom of dish with 1 tablespoon oil for 14 to 16 minutes, drain. Mix together sauce, paste, oregano, basil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and garlic. Spread 1/2 cup sauce over 12 x 8 x 2 inch dish. Mix beef with remaining sauce. In another bowl mix cream cheese, sour cream, egg, and 1/2 teaspoon salt with mixer. Layer noodles, cheese mix, 1/2 of Mozzarella, 1/2 of tomato sauce. Repeat layers. Cover with Parmesan. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and microwave 20 minutes, turning every 5 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes and serve.

If made ahead and refrigerated, add 4 to 6 minutes to cooking time.

I added my own touches to this one, and our family of six can finish it off easily.

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

 

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