1 lb. ground beef
1/2 lb. bulk Italian sausage
1/3 c. chopped onion
1 (16 oz.) can whole tomatoes, undrained
1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
1/2 c. water
2 tsp. Italian seasoning
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 (15 oz.) carton Ricotta cheese
3 c. shredded Mozzarella cheese (about 12 oz.), divided
1 egg
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
9 uncooked lasagna noodles

In 2-quart casserole, combine ground beef, sausage and onion. Microwave at HIGH for 5-6 minutes, or until meat is no longer pink, stirring 2 times. Drain. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, Italian seasoning and pepper. Stir to blend and break apart tomatoes. Set aside.

In medium mixing bowl combine Ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup Mozzarella cheese, the egg and garlic powder. Mix well; set aside. Spread 1/3 of meat mixture in bottom of 12x8 inch baking dish.

Arrange 3 noodles on top. Spread with half the Ricotta mixture. Sprinkle with 1 cup Mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers once. Cover with remaining noodles. Top with remaining meat mixture.

Cover dish with plastic wrap. Microwave at HIGH for 8 minutes. Rotate dish. Reduce to POWER LEVEL 5. Microwave for 30-35 minutes longer, or until noodles are tender, rotating dish once. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Mozzarella cheese. Re-cover. Let stand for 10 minutes.