Ingredients
1 pound ground beef1 jar (26 ounces) spaghetti sauce1/2 teaspoon dried basil1/4 teaspoon garlic powder2 cups 1% cottage cheese1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley1 large egg, beaten1/4 teaspoon pepper6 uncooked lasagna noodles2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided1/2 cup water
Preparation
In a microwave-safe dish, microwave beef on high for 3 minutes; stir. Cook 2 minutes longer or until no longer pink; drain well. Stir in the spaghetti sauce, basil and garlic powder; cover and microwave for 2 minutes or until heated through. Set aside. In a bowl, combine the cottage cheese, parsley, egg and pepper.
Spread 1/2 cup meat sauce in a greased microwave-safe 11x7-in. dish. Layer with 3 noodles, half the cottage cheese mixture, half the remaining meat sauce and 1 cup mozzarella cheese. Layer remaining noodles, cottage cheese mixture and meat sauce. Pour water along edges of casserole on short sides of dish.
Cover with plastic wrap; microwave on high for 20 minutes or until noodles are tender, rotating dish after 10 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cover and heat for 2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.
