Broccoli-Cheese Soup

1 12 oz. package frozen chopped broccoli or 1 1/2 lbs. fresh broccoli, chopped
4 tbsp. butter
4 tbsp. flour
1 tbsp. minced onion
2 c. chicken broth
2 c. light cream (may use milk but it will change the taste a bit)
1 teas. salt
1/8-1/4 teas. white pepper
1/4 teas. nutmeg
1 c. grated med. or sharp cheddar
Prepare broccoli, set aside. Melt butter in soup pot, add onion. Stir in flour, simmer for 2 min. (this is a roux). Slowly add broth & cream. Stir and cook until thickened. Add salt, pepper, nutmeg, and cooked broccoli. Just before serving, stir in cheese.

Microwave Lasagna

2 lbs. lean gr. beef, cooked & crumbled
1/2 teas. pepper
1 teas. season salt
1 tbsp. minced onions
1 teas. italian seasoning
2 cans (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes, Basil, Garlic & Oregano
1 8 oz. can tomato sauce
1 envelope Spag sauce mix
dash tobasco sauce
1 lb. cottage cheese
1 c. grated parm. cheese
2 eggs
1/4 teas. garlic pow.
1 teas. season salt
1 teas. oregano
2 tbsp. parsley flakes
1 lb. grated mozzarella cheese(+ or -)
9 Lasagna Noodles
In large pot, cook pasta according to directions.
In second large pot brown and crumble ground beef, drain fat. Add tomatoes, sauce, salt, pepper, onions, sauce mix & Tabasco. Simmer 5 min.
In bowl, combine cottage cheese, Parmesan. cheese, garlic, salt, parsley, & eggs.
Grate cheese.
Lightly spray lasagna pan with cooking spray. (I often split into 2-4 pans). Spoon enough meat sauce to cover bottom of pan. Top with lasagna strips. Spread 1/2 cheese mixture, 1/2 moz. cheese. Repeat layers, ending in meat sauce. Top with mozz. cheese. Cook in Microwave for 10-12 min, let stand 5 min. Can bake traditionally in oven for 30-45 min. at 350 degr., let stand 5-10 min.
*I prefer to bake in the microwave, I think it taste better and it is tons faster!!!