Absolutely Simple Microwave Lasagna

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 8

Absolutely Simple Microwave Lasagna: Easy and Quick Recipe

by The Chefin Italian

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

470

Sugar

Fat

25g

Lasagna is a classic Italian dish that has been enjoyed for centuries. This simple microwave lasagna recipe offers a quick and easy way to enjoy this tasty dish without the need for an oven. The traditional ingredients like pasta sauce, ricotta cheese, and mozzarella cheese are used to create a delicious and hearty meal that the whole family will love. Satisfy your cravings for Italian comfort food without sacrificing time or quality with this easy recipe.

Instructions

1.	In a large bowl, mix ground beef (or turkey), pasta sauce, and water.
2.	In another bowl, combine ricotta cheese and egg.
3.	Spread about 1/2 cup meat sauce mixture in the bottom of an 8-inch microwavable square dish.
4.	Layer 2 lasagna noodles over the sauce.
5.	Spread 1/3 of cheese mixture over noodles.
6.	Layer 2 more lasagna noodles over the cheese.
7.	Add 1/2 of the remaining meat sauce on top of the lasagna layer.
8.	Layer 2 more lasagna noodles over the meat sauce.
9.	Spread another 1/3 of the cheese mixture over noodles.
10.	Layer 2 more lasagna noodles over cheese.
11.	Add remaining meat sauce over noodles.
12.	Top with sliced mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese.
13.	Cover and microwave on high for 20 minutes.

PROS

Quick and easy to make, perfect for busy weeknights.

No need to precook the noodles, saving time and hassle.

Can be customized with different meats or sauces to suit personal taste.

CONS

Not as crispy as oven-baked lasagna.

May not be suitable for those without access to a microwave.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This lasagna is high in protein and calcium from the meat, cheese, and noodles.
The pasta sauce is a good source of vitamin C and antioxidants.
However, the dish is also high in calories and sodium, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

	1 lb ground beef or 1 lb ground turkey
	32 ounces pasta sauce
	1/2 cup water
	15 ounces ricotta cheese
	1 egg
	1 box lasagna noodles
	8 ounces sliced mozzarella cheese
	grated parmesan cheese