Lasagna - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. ground beef
1 clove garlic, minced
3 Tbsp. parsley flakes
1 Tbsp. basil
3 1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. tomatoes
1 (10 oz.) pkg. lasagna noodles
1 (12 oz.) carton cottage cheese
2 (6 oz.) cans tomato paste
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 tsp. pepper
2 c. Parmesan cheese
1 lb. Mozzarella cheese
1 lb. American cheese
1 lb. Colby cheese
1 lb. Cheddar cheese
1 lb. Monterey Jack cheese

Preparation

Brown meat slowly.
Add garlic, 1 tablespoon parsley flakes, basil, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, tomatoes and tomato paste.
Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until thick. Cook noodles until tender; drain and rinse in cold water.
Combine cottage cheese with eggs, remaining parsley flakes and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese.
Grate Mozzarella, American, Colby, Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses.
Place half the noodles in a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish.
Spread half the cheese mixture over noodles.
Spread half the grated cheeses over the cheese mixture; cover with half the meat mixture.
Repeat layers.
Garnish with remaining Parmesan cheese.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 30 minutes.