Sheran's Microwave Lasagna

This recipe is totally cooked in the microwave. (With the exception of boiling the noodles - and those can be bought precooked these days.) There are no messy skillets to clean up AND your kitchen stays cool on those hot summer days.

• Ready In: 42 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 lb ground beef
• 1⁄2 lb Italian sausage
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 1 (1 ounce) package  dry onion soup mix
• 1 1⁄2 cups water
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1  tablespoon sugar
• 1  teaspoon oregano
• 1⁄2 teaspoon basil
• 1⁄2 lb  lasagna noodle, cooked
• 1⁄2 lb mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1  lb cottage cheese or 1  lb ricotta cheese
•  parmesan cheese, grated, to taste

Directions

1. Combine meat and garlic in 2 quart casserole dish and cook on full power in microwave for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring 1-2 times during cooking.
2. Drain meat. Blend in ingredients through basil and cook covered on full power for 10 minutes, stirring halfway through.
3. Layer meat mixture, noodles, Mozarella cheese and cottage cheese in 2 quart dish.
4. Repeat layers, ending with meat, then sprinkle generously with parmesan cheese.
5. Cover loosely with plastic wrap.
6. Cook on full power 12- 14 minutes, or until heated through.