Lasagna - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. lean ground beef
1 tsp. minced garlic (1 clove)
1 Tbsp. parsley flakes
1 Tbsp. dried basil leaves
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 (16 oz.) can peeled tomatoes
1 (12 oz.) can tomato paste
1 (8 oz.) pkg. lasagna, cooked al dente
1 (24 oz.) carton large curd cottage cheese
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 tsp. pepper
2 Tbsp. parsley flakes
1/2 c. Parmesan cheese
12 oz. sliced Mozzarella cheese

Preparation

In a large saucepan, brown ground beef; drain.
Add garlic, parsley, basil, salt, tomatoes and tomato paste.
Bring to a boil; reduce heat.
Simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes, stirring frequently.
Combine cottage cheese, eggs, pepper, parsley flakes and Parmesan cheese.
Grease a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish. Spread a thin layer of the tomato sauce in the bottom of pan. Place a layer of noodles in dish; spread 1/2 the cottage cheese mixture over noodles.
Layer with 1/2 the Mozzarella; top with 1/2 the sauce mixture.
Repeat process, topping with noodles and covering with sauce.
Bake, uncovered, at 375\u00b0 for 30 to 40 minutes.
Serves 8 to 10.
Freezes (before baking) well.