Ingredients

  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 14 oz. can tomatoes
  • 6 oz. can tomato paste
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp. basil leaves
  • 1/8 tsp. garlic
  • 1/2 tsp. oregano
  • 1/2 c. water
  • 2 c. cottage cheese
  • 1/4 c. Parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 1 Tbsp. parsley flakes
  • 8 uncooked lasagne noodles
  • 2 c. shredded Mozzarella cheese

Method

  • Crumble meat into 1 1/2-quart casserole (or microwavable colander).
  • Cook on High 5 to 6 minutes or until meat is no longer pink.
  • Drain; stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, basil, oregano, garlic and water.
  • Cover; cook on High 4 to 5 minutes until mixture begins to boil.
  • Combine cottage cheese, egg, Parmesan cheese and parsley; pour 1 1/2 cups tomato mixture into 12 x 8-inch dish.
  • Spread evenly.
  • Place 4 uncooked noodles over sauce.
  • Top with 1/2 cottage cheese mixture.
  • Sprinkle with 1/2 Mozzarella cheese.
  • Spoon 1 cup sauce over cheese, then repeat layers.
  • Top with remaining sauce.
  • Cover tightly with 2 layers of plastic wrap.
  • Cook on High 15 minutes, then 30% power for 15 minutes.
  • Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
  • Serves 6.