Lasagna - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. lean ground beef
1 (No. 2 1/2) can whole tomatoes
1 (No. 2 1/2) can water
2 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce
salt, pepper and garlic to taste
dash of hot sauce
1/2 large onion, chopped
2 (6 oz.) cans tomato paste
1 (4 oz.) can sliced mushrooms (optional)

Preparation

Brown beef.
Add whole tomatoes, water and tomato sauce.
Stir in remaining ingredients.
Simmer until almost thick.
Cook enough lasagna noodles (approximately 8) to make 2 layers.
Place in flat glass baking dish (9 x 13 x 2-inch) in this order:
layer of noodles, layer of sauce, thin layer of cottage cheese and Mozzarella cheese.
Repeat.
Bake 30 minutes in a 375\u00b0 oven.