Best 6 Microwave Lasagna By Susan Recipes

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For lovers of hearty Italian cuisine, lasagna is a classic dish that combines layers of pasta, cheese, and a rich meat sauce. While traditional lasagna recipes can be time-consuming, microwave lasagna offers a quicker and more convenient alternative. In this article, we will guide you through the steps to prepare a delicious microwave lasagna inspired by the renowned culinary expert, Susan. With her exceptional expertise in crafting flavorful meals, Susan's microwave lasagna recipe promises a tantalizing blend of textures and tastes that will delight your taste buds.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

6-MINUTE MICROWAVE LASAGNA RECIPE BY TASTY



6-Minute Microwave Lasagna Recipe by Tasty image

Making lasagna has never been easier! With the help of the microwave, you can have lasagna in no time at all! We par-cook the noodles to ensure they're cooked through and tender before layering with marinara sauce and a blend of cheeses. We kept our version vegetarian with spinach, but feel free to experiment with other ingredients, like cooked ground beef or sausage.

Provided by Katie Aubin

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 no-boil lasagna noodles
1 ½ cups hot water, or as needed
⅓ cup whole milk ricotta cheese
¼ cup fresh baby spinach
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
½ cup marinara sauce
½ cup shredded italian cheese blend
fresh basil leaf, for garnish - optional
grated parmesan cheese, for garnish - optional
dried basil, for garnish

Steps:

  • Break the lasagna noodle sheets into roughly 1-inch pieces. Transfer to a medium microwave-safe bowl or large mug and pour in enough hot water to cover the noodles by 1 inch. Microwave for 3 minutes on high power under tender. 2.
  • Drain the noodles.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the ricotta, spinach, and salt.
  • Spoon 1 tablespoon of marinara sauce into the bottom of a large mug. Add a layer of noodles. Spread 1 tablespoon of the ricotta mixture over the noodles in an even layer. Top with 1 tablespoon shredded Italian cheese and then another 1 tablespoon marinara. Repeat with remaining ingredients. For the final layer, top the noodles with 2 tablespoons of marinara and the remaining shredded cheese.
  • Microwave for about 3 minutes, until the noodles are cooked through and the cheese is melted. Let sit for 1-2 minutes to cool slightly.
  • Garnish with fresh basil, Parmesan, and dried basil, if desired, and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 458 calories, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fat 29 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 25 grams, Sugar 4 grams

MICROWAVE LASAGNA WITH SPINACH, MUSHROOMS, AND THREE CHEESES



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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.

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



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This is another of those recipes my mom got from the 1980's microwave cooking class. You don't pre-cook the noodles for this. This recipe pre-dates turntables. To save wear and tear on your microwave's turn table take the glass turn table plate out, remove the roller ring and then put the plate back in upside down. This recipe requires a microwave safe 9x13 baking dish. I use a Pyrex one.

Provided by Thndrus

Categories     Meat

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb ground beef
1 quart spaghetti sauce
1 (8 ounce) box lasagna noodles, noodles1/2 box
1/2 cup water
3 cups mozzarella cheese
1 lb ricotta cheese
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)

Steps:

  • Brown ground beef in a microwave safe dish (6-7 min on high).
  • Add sauce and water to beef and stir.
  • Cook 5-6 min on high.
  • Put a thin layer of sauce/beef mixture on bottom of a microwave safe 9x13 baking dish.
  • Butter dry uncooked noodles with ricotta cheese and place cheese side up on top of sauce.
  • Sprinkle mozzarella on top of Ricotta.
  • Repeat steps 4-6 using more generous layers of sauce until done.
  • Cover with wax paper and place in microwave.
  • Cook 10 min on high.
  • Rotate dish.
  • Cook 10 min on high.
  • Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  • Cook 15 min on high.
  • Let stand at least 5 min before slicing.

MICROWAVE LASAGNA



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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 LASAGNA



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Make and share this Microwave Lasagna recipe from Food.com.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Meat

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 lb ground beef
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup water
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 lb ricotta cheese, part skim
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 egg, beaten
2 tablespoons parsley
1/2 lb lasagna noodle, cooked
1/2 lb mozzarella cheese, shredded
parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Place beef and garlic in 2 quart casserole. Cook, covered on full power 4 to 5 1/2 minutes. Stir 1/2 way through time. Drain.
  • Add next 8 ingredients. Cook covered full power 6 to 8 minutes until boiling. Stir 1/2 way.
  • Blend ricotta, 1/2 cup parmesan, egg, and parsley in small bowl.
  • Layer 1/2 of noodles in 2 quart dish. Spread 1/2 of cheese mixture, 1/2 mozzarella, and 1/2 meat sauce.
  • Repeat layers.
  • Cover loosely with saran wrap. Heat full power 13 to 16 minutes. Sprinkle top generously with parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 479.5, Fat 25.2, SaturatedFat 13.2, Cholesterol 118.8, Sodium 947.6, Carbohydrate 31.2, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 6.3, Protein 31.8

Tips:

  • Use no-boil lasagna noodles. This will save you time and effort, and they will cook evenly in the microwave.
  • Cook the lasagna in a microwave-safe dish. Make sure the dish is large enough to hold all of the ingredients comfortably.
  • Cover the lasagna with plastic wrap. This will help to keep the moisture in and prevent the lasagna from drying out.
  • Cook the lasagna on high power for 10-12 minutes. Then, reduce the power to medium and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the lasagna is heated through.
  • Let the lasagna stand for 5 minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the lasagna to firm up slightly.

Conclusion:

Microwave lasagna is a quick and easy way to enjoy a delicious and comforting meal. With a few simple tips, you can make a lasagna that is just as good as the traditional oven-baked version. So next time you're short on time, give microwave lasagna a try. You won't be disappointed!

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