1/2 lb. ground beef
1 (32 oz.) jar spaghetti sauce
1/2 c. water
1 1/2 c. ricotta or cottage cheese
1 egg
1/2 tsp. pepper
8 lasagne noodles, uncooked
1/2 lb. Mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese

Crumble ground beef in large glass bowl and cook in microwave oven on high for 2 to 3 minutes or until brown. Stir once during cooking time. Drain and stir in spaghetti sauce and water.

Meanwhile, combine ricotta cheese, egg and pepper; set aside.

In oblong baking dish, spoon 1/2 cup of the sauce, alternately layer noodles, egg mixture, Mozzarella cheese and sauce, forming 2 layers. Cook, covered, in microwave for 8 minutes on high; rotate 1/4 turn after 4 minutes.

Continue cooking on power level 5 an additional 30 to 32 minutes (or until noodles are tender). Top with Parmesan cheese, let stand covered 15 minutes before serving.