1 lb. ground beef
1/2 lb. bulk Italian sausage
1/3 c. onion, chopped
1 (16 oz.) can whole tomatoes, undrained
1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
1/2 c. water
2 tsp. Italian seasoning
3/4 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 to 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 12 x 8 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 to 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. Yield: 8 to 10 servings.