Lasagna - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. minced onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 c. olive oil
1 lb. ground beef
1 (No. 2 1/2) can tomatoes
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. cayenne
2 c. water
1 tsp. sugar
pinch of basil
1 bay leaf
1/2 lb. lasagna noodles
3 qt. boiling water
2 Tbsp. salt
1 Tbsp. oil
1 lb. cottage cheese
1/2 lb. Mozzarella cheese, sliced
1/3 c. Romano, Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Cook noodles about 25 minutes.
Drain and mix with oil. Arrange in a shallow 2 1/2-quart baking pan.
Make 3 layers of each, sauce, noodles, cottage cheese, Mozzarella and grated cheese.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 1 hour.