Indulge in the cheesy, meaty, and flavorful delight of lasagna, now made conveniently in the microwave. Say goodbye to long hours in the kitchen and hello to a quick and easy meal that satisfies your lasagna cravings. With just a few simple steps and readily available ingredients, you can create a classic lasagna that's perfect for busy weeknights, potlucks, or casual gatherings. From a traditional beef lasagna to a vegetarian option packed with colorful veggies, and even a unique lasagna soup that's perfect for a cozy dinner, this article offers a variety of recipes to suit every taste and preference. Get ready to enjoy the comforting flavors of lasagna, made in a fraction of the time, thanks to the magic of the microwave.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
MICROWAVE LASAGNA
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
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 WITH SPINACH, MUSHROOMS, AND THREE CHEESES
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
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.
6-MINUTE MICROWAVE LASAGNA RECIPE BY TASTY
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
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
ABSOLUTELY SIMPLE MICROWAVE LASAGNA
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
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
MICROWAVE LASAGNA
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
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 MEAL-PREP LASAGNA RECIPE BY TASTY
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
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
Tips:
- Use a microwave-safe baking dish with a lid or cover it tightly with plastic wrap.
- To prevent the cheese from becoming rubbery, microwave the lasagna on low power for a longer period of time.
- If the lasagna is not cooked through after the recommended cooking time, microwave it for additional 2-3 minutes.
- Let the lasagna stand for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving, this will help it set and make it easier to cut.
- Use a variety of cheeses to create a more flavorful lasagna. Some good options include mozzarella, ricotta, parmesan, and cheddar.
- Add some cooked vegetables to the lasagna, such as spinach, zucchini, or mushrooms.
- Use a flavorful sauce, such as a tomato sauce or a bechamel sauce.
- Experiment with different types of lasagna noodles. Some popular options include traditional lasagna noodles, no-boil lasagna noodles, and oven-ready lasagna noodles.
Conclusion:
Microwave lasagna is a quick and easy way to enjoy this classic Italian dish. By following these tips, you can make a delicious and flavorful lasagna in your microwave in just a fraction of the time it would take to make it in a traditional oven. So next time you're craving lasagna, give this microwave version a try!
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