Lazy Day Lasagna

1Lb(s). ground beef , *turkey
1 1/2tsp(s). basil leaves
1/8 tsp(s). garlic powder
1Can(s) 14 1/2 oz., tomatoes & juice
*unsalted
1Can(s) 6 oz., tomato paste
1 1/2tsp(s). salt, *omit
1 1/2tsp(s). oregano leaves
1/2Cup(s) water
2Cup(s) cottage cheese, *low fat


1/4Cup(s) Parmesan cheese
1Whole egg, *egg substitute
1Tbsp(s). parsley flakes
8 Whole UNCOOKED Lasagna Noodles
2Cup(s) 8oz., shredded mozzarella cheese
*low fat

Crumble ground beef into 1 1/2 qt. glass casserole dish.
Microwave on high 5 to 6 minutes. Or until no longer pink, stirring once.
Drain. Stir to break meat into pieces. Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, basil, oregano, garlic powder and water.
Cover with casserole lid.

Microwave on high 4 to 5 minutes. Or until mixture boils.
Combine cottage cheese, Parmesan Cheese, egg, and parsley; mix well.
Pour 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce mixture into 12"X 8" glass baking dish; spread evenly in dish.
Place 4 uncooked noodles evenly over sauce. They may overlap slightly.
Top with half the cottage cheese mixture, spreading evenly.
Sprinkle with half the Mozzarella Cheese.
Spoon 1 cup sauce evenly over cheese. Place 4 or more noodles on sauce. Top with even layers of remaining cottage cheese mixture, Mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce. Cover tightly with plastic wrap.
Microwave on high for 15 minutes. Rotate dish.
Microwave on medium, 50% power, 15 to 20 minutes or until noodles are tender.
Remove plastic wrap.
Sprinkle Lasagna with an additional 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese.
Microwave on high uncovered, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Or until cheese is melted.
Let stand about 10 minutes before cutting into squares for serving.