One-Step Lasagna

Directions

1. 1
   Crumble ground beef in a 2 quart microproof casserole.
2. 2
   Cover with casserole lid and cook on HI for 5 minutes, stirring once during cooking time.
3. 3
   Pour off fat.
4. 4
   Add spaghetti sauce and water; mix well.
5. 5
   Spread 1/3 of the meat sauce in 12 X 7 inch microproof baking dish.
6. 6
   Arrange half the uncooked noodles over sauce.
7. 7
   Spread with half of the Ricotta cheese.
8. 8
   Top with 1/3 of the meat sauce.
9. 9
   Sprinkle with 1 c. Mozzarella cheese.
10. 10
    Repeat layers with remaining noodles, Ricotta cheese and meat sauce.
11. 11
    Top with Parmesan cheese.
12. 12
    Double-wrap tightly with plastic wrap. Cook on HI for 15 minutes.
13. 13
    Cook on 50 for 12-15 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining Mozzarella cheese.
14. 14
    Cook on HI for 2 minutes or until cheese melts.
15. 15
    Sprinkle with parsley and serve with additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.
16. 16
    6 servings.
17. 17
    Total cooking time:
18. 18
    34-37 minutes.