Recipe: Easy Microwave Lasagne

Easy Microwave Lasagne:
Serves 8-10
Source: Prevention's Quick & Healthy Cooking,Spring 1993.

This lasagne is not only easy but low-fat & incredibly delicious.

1/2 lb.lean ground beef,opt.
1 (32oz.) jar meatless marinara or spaghetti sauce
1/2 c.water
1 1/2 c.non-fat ricotta cheese
1 egg
1/4 tsp.black pepper
1/4 tsp.dried basil
1/4 tsp.minced garlic
1/4 tsp.dried oregano
8 lasagne noodles
8 oz.part-skim mozzarella cheese,shredded
1/2 c.Parmesan cheese

If using beef,crumble it into a large glass bowl.Mirowave on HIGH till beef is brown,2-3 minutes.Drain.Add the sauce & water to the bowl & mix.

In a medium bowl,combine the ricotta,egg,pepper,basil,garlic & oregano.Spoon 1/2 c.sauce in the bottm of a 8" x 12" microproof dish.Add one layer of the noodles,some of the ricotta mixture,some of the mozzarella cheese & then some sauce.Repeat for another layer.

Cover & cook for 8 minutes on HIGH,then 30-32 minutes on MEDIUM-LOW.Let stand 15 minutes before serving.Serve with the Parmesan cheese.

Per serving: 287 calories,6.4 g.fat(21% of calories),28 mg cholesterol,312 mg.sodium,2.7 g. dietary fiber.