Lasagne - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. lean ground beef
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/8 tsp. minced garlic
1 Tbsp. basil
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 (1 lb.) can (2 c.) tomatoes
2 (6 oz.) cans tomato paste
1 1/2 c. water
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. oregano
8 oz. lasagne noodles
3 c. creamy cottage cheese
1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1 1/2 Tbsp. parsley flakes
2 beaten eggs
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 lb. Mozzarella cheese, sliced thin

Preparation

In large skillet, lightly brown beef and onion.
Drain off as much fat as possible.
Add next 8 ingredients, ending with oregano.
Simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, about 25 minutes.
Cook noodles in large amount boiling salted water until tender; drain and rinse.
Combine remaining ingredients except Mozzarella cheese.
Place about 1/2 cup sauce in bottom of 13 x 9-inch casserole.
Place half the noodles layered in baking dish; spread with half the cottage cheese filling.
Add half the Mozzarella cheese and half the meat sauce.
Repeat layers.
Bake at 375\u00b0 about 30 minutes.
Let stand 10 minutes before cutting in squares.
Filling with set slightly.
Makes 12 servings.
Can be assembled early; refrigerate.
Allow 15 minutes longer in the oven.