Ingredients

  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1 (15 oz.) jar spaghetti sauce
  • 1/2 c. hot water
  • 4 or 5 uncooked lasagna noodles, trimmed to fit 12 x 7-inch baking dish
  • 2 c. Ricotta cheese, drained
  • 3 c. (12 oz.) shredded cheese (Mozzarella)
  • 1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
  • chopped, fresh parsley

Method

  • Place beef in a 2-quart micro-proof casserole.
  • Cover with casserole lid and cook on High 5 minutes, stirring once during cooking time.
  • Pour off fat.
  • Add spaghetti sauce and water; mix well.
  • Spread 1/3 of the meat sauce in a 12 x 7 x 2-inch micro-proof dish.
  • Arrange half of the uncooked noodles over sauce.
  • Spread with half the Ricotta.
  • Sprinkle with 1 cup Mozzarella.
  • Repeat layers, ending with meat sauce.
  • Top with Parmesan cheese.
  • Double wrap tightly with plastic wrap.
  • Cook on High for 20 minutes.
  • Cook at 50% power for 15 to 20 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining Mozzarella.
  • Cook on High 2 1/2 minutes or until cheese melts.
  • Sprinkle with parsley and serve with additional Parmesan cheese.
  • Serves 6.