Microwave Lasagna
- 1 lb. lean ground beef
- ½ lb. sausage
- 1 clove garlic, pressed or finely chopped
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 tsp. fennel
- 1 can (16-oz.) plum or Italian tomatoes
- 1 can (16-oz.) stewed tomatoes
- 1 can (12-oz.) tomato paste
- 1 tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. seasoned pepper
- ½ tsp. thyme
- ½ tsp. oregano
- ½ tsp. basil
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 ½ cups ricotta cheese, drained
- 1 ½ cups cottage cheese
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- ¾ cup Parmesan cheese
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 lb. lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
- 12 oz. sliced mozzarella cheese
- Combine beef, sausage, garlic, onion and fennel in 4-quart casserole.
- Microwave 15 minutes on high.
- Drain.
- Add tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, pepper and seasonings.
- Microwave 20 minutes on high or until sauce thickens, stirring after 10 minutes.
- Combine ricotta cheese, cottage cheese, parsley, Parmesan cheese, eggs and salt.
- Layer ½ of noodles, cheese filling, meat sauce and mozzarella in (10" x 12") baking dish. Repeat.
- Microwave 15 minutes on medium-high (8), or until cheese melts and center is hot.
Serves: 10