Peg'S Lasagna - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. lean ground beef
2 (15 1/2 oz.) cans tomato sauce
1 tomato sauce can water
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 (8 oz.) pkg. fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 (8 oz.) pkg. shredded Mozzarella cheese
1 (8 oz.) pkg. shredded Cheddar cheese
1 medium onion, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (16 oz.) pkg. lasagna noodles
2 Tbsp. minced bell pepper
salt and pepper to taste
2 tsp. dry Italian seasonings
1 (16 oz.) small curd cottage cheese

Preparation

Brown meat, onion, garlic, bell pepper and mushrooms in 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet or pot.
Add tomato sauce and water and cook on low heat for about 20 or 30 minutes.
Cook noodles in boiling water according to package directions using 1 tablespoon oil and 1 teaspoon salt; drain.
Layer noodles, cheeses and meat sauce in lightly greased lasagna pan or roaster, repeating layers and topping with cheese.
(Have available a jar of Prego or other spaghetti sauce in event of meat sauce shortage.) Bake at 350\u00b0 for 45 to 60 minutes or until done.