Best 6 Minute Microwave Lasagna Recipe By Tasty Recipes

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MICROWAVE LASAGNA



Microwave Lasagna image

It's almost hard to believe that this traditional, mouthwatering dish comes from the microwave. While the lasagna cooks, use your oven to bake some rolls or bread to complete the meal.-Betty Ruenholl, Syracuse, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound ground beef
1 jar (26 ounces) spaghetti sauce
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups 1% cottage cheese
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 large egg, beaten
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 uncooked lasagna noodles
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1/2 cup water

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 785mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

MICROWAVE MEAL-PREP LASAGNA RECIPE BY TASTY



Microwave Meal-Prep Lasagna Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: ricotta cheese, fresh spinach, fresh parsley, grated parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, marinara sauce, no-boil lasagna noodles, shredded mozzarella cheese

Provided by Alix Traeger

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup ricotta cheese
¼ cup fresh spinach, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese, divided
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
¼ cup marinara sauce
4 no-boil lasagna noodles, broken in half
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix the ricotta, spinach, parsley, one tablespoon of Parmesan, salt, and pepper until combined.
  • In the glass container, spread a layer of tomato sauce. Top the tomato sauce with the lasagna noodles.
  • Cover the noodles with a layer of the ricotta mixture, then mozzarella.
  • Continue with another layer of noodles, ricotta, tomato sauce, then mozzarella. Repeat.
  • Cover the top layer of lasagna noodles with more tomato sauce and a layer of mozzarella and Parmesan.
  • Place the lid on the glass container, without sealing it closed.
  • Microwave for 7 minutes or until the cheese is melted through.
  • Remove from the microwave carefully, the container will be hot!
  • Allow to cool and refrigerate, or serve immediately.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 599 calories, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 32 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 38 grams, Sugar 4 grams

MICROWAVE LASAGNA WITH SPINACH, MUSHROOMS, AND THREE CHEESES



Microwave Lasagna With Spinach, Mushrooms, and Three Cheeses image

You won't believe this hearty, flavorful lasagna was cooked in just 15 minutes using a microwave.

Categories     Epi Loves the Microwave     Lasagna     Microwave     Pasta     Tomato     Mushroom     Dinner     Spinach     Vegetarian     Cheese     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (15-16-ounce) container part-skim ricotta
1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed in paper towels to remove excess moisture
1 garlic clove, very finely chopped
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 1/4 cups grated mozzarella (about 9 ounces), divided
1/2 cup grated Parmesan (about 2 ounces), divided
1 (24-ounce) jar marinara sauce
6 no-boil lasagna noodles
8 ounces crimini mushrooms, trimmed, sliced 1/4-inch thick, divided
1 tablespoon coarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves
Special Equipment
A deep 8x8-inch microwave-proof baking dish

Steps:

  • Mix ricotta, spinach, garlic, salt, red pepper flakes, if using, pepper, 1 1/2 cups mozzarella, and 1/4 cup Parmesan in a large bowl.
  • Spread 1/2 cup marinara evenly in bottom of baking dish. Top with 2 lasagna noodles. Coat noodles with 1/2 cup marinara. Top with half of the ricotta mixture and half of the mushrooms. Repeat with 2 noodles, 1/2 cup marinara, and remaining ricotta mixture and mushrooms.
  • Top with remaining 2 noodles, sauce, and 3/4 cup mozzarella. Sprinkle with 2 Tbsp. Parmesan.
  • Cover dish with parchment, then cover again with an overturned large microwave-safe plate. Microwave on high 15 minutes. Carefully check to see if noodles are tender; if not, re-cover and microwave in 1-minute bursts until tender.
  • Let stand, covered, 10 minutes. Very carefully remove parchment. Sprinkle with parsley and remaining 2 Tbsp. Parmesan and serve.

ABSOLUTELY SIMPLE MICROWAVE LASAGNA



Absolutely Simple Microwave Lasagna image

A very easy microwave lasagna that is tasty and super simple to make! This recipe was given to me by my mother in law, Lauren, as a simple house warming gift

Provided by Courtney Ellen

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb ground beef or 1 lb ground turkey
32 ounces pasta sauce
1/2 cup water
15 ounces ricotta cheese
1 egg
1 (10 ounce) box lasagna noodles
8 ounces sliced mozzarella cheese
grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Microwave meat on high in uncovered bowl for 6 minutes.
  • Drain fat and chop meat up.
  • Mix sauce and water in bowl and add meat.
  • Mix ricotta and egg in small bowl.
  • Coat bottom of glass pan (13x9, 2-3 quart rectangular) with 1/3 of sauce mix.
  • Overlap 1 layer of uncooked noodles over sauce mix in pan.
  • Coat with 1/2 of ricotta mixture.
  • Layer mozzarella on top of ricotta mixture.
  • Sprinkle with Parmesan.
  • Repeat layers steps starting with the sauce once.
  • Cover layers with last 1/3 of sauce.
  • Cover pan with plastic wrap.
  • Poke holes in plastic.
  • Microwave on high for 10 minutes.
  • Microwave on medium for 32 minutes.
  • Take off plastic and let stand for 1/2 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 704.7, Fat 34.5, SaturatedFat 16.4, Cholesterol 154.2, Sodium 1090.7, Carbohydrate 55.6, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 14.9, Protein 40.9

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