1 lb. ground beef
1/2 lb. bulk hot or regular pork sausage
1 (16 oz.) can whole tomatoes
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (8 oz.) carton ricotta or cream cottage cheese (about 1 c.)
1 egg, beaten
1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1 tbsp. dried parsley flakes
1/2 tsp. dried oregano leaves
1/4 tsp. dried basil leaves
6 cooked lasagna noodles
2 c. shredded Mozzarella cheese (about 4 oz.)

Mix ground beef and sausage in 2-quart casserole. Microwave at high (100%) until meat loses pink color, 5 to 9 minutes, stirring once to break up meat during cooking. Drain. Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, pepper and garlic. Microwave at high (100%) until sauce thickens, 7 to 11 minutes, stirring occasionally.

While sauce is cooking, mix ricotta cheese, egg, Parmesan cheese, parsley, oregano and basil.

Layer 1/3 of the noodles, 1/3 of meat sauce, 1/4 of ricotta mixture and 1/3 of Mozzarella in square 8x8 inch baking dish. Repeat twice, ending with Mozzarella. Microwave at medium-high (70%) until sauce bubbles, 12 to 18 minutes. If using oven other than Carousel, rotate dish quarter turn every 3 to 4 minutes.