1 lb. ground beef
14 1/2 oz. can tomatoes, undrained
6 oz. can tomato paste
3/4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. basil leaves
1/2 tsp. oregano leaves
1/8 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 c. water
2 c. cottage cheese
1/4 c. Parmesan cheese
1 egg
1 tsp. parsley flakes
8 uncooked lasagna noodles
2 c. (8 oz.) shredded Mozzarella cheese

Brown ground beef in microwave approximately 5 minutes or until no longer pink. Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, basil, oregano, garlic powder and water. Cook on High 4-5 minutes or until mixture boils. Combine cottage and Parmesan cheese, egg and parsley and mix well. Pour 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce mixture into a 13 x 9 inch glass baking dish and spread evenly. Place 4 uncooked noodles over sauce. Top with half the cottage cheese mixture and sprinkle with half the Mozzarella cheese.

Spoon 1 cup sauce over cheese. Place 4 or more noodles on sauce. Top with layers of remaining cottage cheese mixture, Mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce. Cover with plastic wrap and cook on High 15 minutes, then rotate. Cook on Medium (50%) power 15-20 minutes or until noodles are tender. Remove wrap and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese. Cook uncovered on High for 1 1/2-2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Let stand about 10 minutes before cutting into squares for serving.