Zesty Lasagna - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. ground beef
2 to 3 cloves garlic, minced
3 (6 oz.) cans tomato paste
1 3/4 c. water
1 (4 oz.) can sliced mushrooms, drained
2 bay leaves
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
1/4 tsp. dried whole oregano
6 lasagna noodles
1 (12 oz.) carton small curd cottage cheese
1 (8 oz.) carton sour cream
2 1/2 c. (10 oz.) Mozzarella cheese, divided

Preparation

Microwave Directions:
Crumble beef into a 2-quart casserole. Add garlic.
Cover with wax paper; microwave at High 5 to 6 minutes, or until meat is done, stirring twice.
Drain.
Stir in tomato paste, water, mushrooms, bay leaves, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning and oregano.
Cover with heavy-duty plastic wrap; microwave at High for 4 to 5 minutes, or until mixture is thoroughly heated, stirring once.
Remove bay leaves; set aside.