Speedy Lasagna Casserole

8 ounce dried miniature lasagna noodles, broken
12 ounce 8-0/20 ground beef
2-1/2 cups desired red pasta sauce (I prefer meat
sauce)
1 egg, beaten
1 cup cream-style cottage cheese
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (3 oz.)

You can substitute mild Italian sausage for ground beef if you would like.

1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.

2. Meanwhile, in a microwave-safe 2-quart square baking dish, crumble sausage. Cover with vented plastic wrap and microwave on 100 percent power (high) for 4 to 6 minutes or until sausage is brown, stirring once or twice. Drain fat.

3. Stir cooked pasta and pasta sauce into sausage in dish. Cover and microwave on high for 2 to 3 minutes or until heated through, stirring once.

4. In a medium bowl, stir together egg, cottage cheese, and Parmesan or Romano cheese. Spoon mixture over pasta mixture. Cover and microwave on high for 6 to 7 minutes more or until heated through. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Makes 6 servings.

Serving Size: Makes 6 servings.

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user DE40EF1661.