Microwave Lasagna

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Cook: 25 min. + standing
Yield 6 servings
Test Kitchen Approved
Microwave lasagna may just surprise you! With layers of traditional meat sauce, creamy cheese filling and ooey-gooey mozzarella, this quick recipe makes traditional lasagna accessible on busy weeknights.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 jar (26 ounces) spaghetti sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 cups 1% cottage cheese
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 6 uncooked lasagna noodles
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 1/2 cup water

Directions

  1. In a microwave-safe dish, microwave beef on high for 3 minutes; stir. Cook 2 minutes longer or until no longer pink; drain well. Stir in the spaghetti sauce, basil and garlic powder; cover and microwave for 2 minutes or until heated through. Set aside. In a bowl, combine the cottage cheese, parsley, egg and pepper.
  2. Spread 1/2 cup meat sauce in a greased microwave-safe 11x7-in. dish. Layer with 3 noodles, half the cottage cheese mixture, half the remaining meat sauce and 1 cup mozzarella cheese. Layer remaining noodles, cottage cheese mixture and meat sauce. Pour water along edges of casserole on short sides of dish.
  3. Cover with parchment or waxed paper; microwave on high for 20 minutes or until noodles are tender, rotating dish after 10 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cover and heat for 2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 493 calories, 18g fat (9g saturated fat), 104mg cholesterol, 1451mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 3g fiber), 47g protein.

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