Lasagna Microwave

Prep: 10 min Cook: 45 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: Italian

Creamy and cheesy microwave lasagna with layers of ricotta, mozzarella, and flavorful sauce, perfect for quick weeknight dinners or satisfying comfort food cravings.

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Ingredients

  • 1 qt. spaghetti sauce
  • 15 oz. Ricotta cheese
  • 3 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
  • 9 uncooked lasagna noodles

Instructions

  1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine Ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup of Mozzarella cheese, egg, and garlic powder.
  2. Mix well and set aside.
  3. Spread one-third of the spaghetti sauce in the bottom of a 12 x 18-inch baking dish.
  4. Arrange 3 uncooked lasagna noodles on top of the sauce.
  5. Spread with half of the Ricotta mixture and sprinkle with 1 cup of Mozzarella cheese.
  6. Repeat the layers once: sauce, noodles, Ricotta mixture, and Mozzarella cheese.
  7. Top with the remaining noodles and spread with the remaining sauce.
  8. Cover the dish with plastic wrap.
  9. Microwave on high for 8 minutes, then rotate the dish.
  10. Reduce microwave to medium-low and cook for 30 to 35 minutes longer, rotating once, until noodles are tender.
  11. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup of Mozzarella cheese.
  12. Re-cover the dish and let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

327 kcal 16% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 15.1g 30% DV
Total Fat 10.2g 13% DV
Carbs 46.2g 17% DV
Fiber 2.7g 9% DV
Sugar 1.6g 3% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 336.8mg 15% DV
Potassium 578mg 12% DV
Cholesterol 95mg 32% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 105.5mcg 12% DV
Vitamin C 0.6mg 1% DV
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 306.8mg 24% DV
Iron 2.2mg 12% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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