Microwave Lasagne

Prep: 15 min Cook: 45 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: Italian

Microwave Lasagne combines layers of savory ground beef, creamy cottage cheese, and tangy tomato sauce, all nestled between tender lasagne noodles. This quick and easy dish is perfect for busy weeknights, offering a comforting taste of Italian cuisine that the whole family will love.

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
  • 1 Tbsp. dried parsley flakes
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano leaves
  • 1 (16 oz.) creamed cottage cheese
  • 1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 1 Tbsp. dried parsley flakes
  • 1 tsp. dried basil leaves
  • 8 (uncooked) lasagne noodles

Instructions

  1. Crumble beef into a 1 1/2-quart casserole dish.
  2. Cover loosely and microwave for 3 minutes on High.
  3. Break up and stir.
  4. Cover and microwave until very little pink remains, 2 to 3 minutes longer; drain.
  5. Stir in spaghetti sauce, tomato sauce, 1 tablespoon parsley and oregano.
  6. Cover tightly and microwave on High to boiling, 3 to 4 minutes.
  7. Spread 1 1/3 cups meat sauce in baking dish (12 x 7 1/2 x 2-inches).
  8. Overlap 4 lasagne noodles on sauce.
  9. Add 1 cup cheese filling and 1 cup Mozzarella cheese (reserve 1 cup Mozzarella for top after cooking).
  10. Repeat layers with 1 1/3 cups meat sauce, remaining noodles and cheese filling.
  11. Top with remaining meat sauce.
  12. Cover tightly and microwave on High for 10 minutes.
  13. Rotate dish 1/2 turn.
  14. Microwave on Medium until noodles are tender, 22 to 28 minutes longer.
  15. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and Parmesan cheese.
  16. Let stand 10 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

523 kcal 26% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 28.1g 56% DV
Total Fat 15.2g 19% DV
Carbs 73.7g 27% DV
Fiber 11.5g 41% DV
Sugar 3.5g 7% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 632mg 27% DV
Potassium 891mg 19% DV
Cholesterol 107.5mg 36% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 185.5mcg 21% DV
Vitamin C 6.9mg 8% DV
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 909.8mg 70% DV
Iron 13.1mg 73% DV

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

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