Deirdre'S Lasagna - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. chopped onions
1 clove garlic, minced
3 Tbsp. hot salad oil
1 1/2 lb. ground beef
3 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. pepper
3/4 tsp. rosemary
3/4 tsp. chili powder
3 (6 oz.) cans tomato paste
2 1/4 c. water
1/2 (16 oz.) pkg. lasagna noodles
1 1/2 c. Ricotta or small curd cottage cheese
1/2 lb. Mozzarella cheese, sliced

Preparation

Saute onions and garlic in oil until tender.
Add ground beef and seasonings; stir beef to crumble and cook until beef is lightly browned.
Add tomato paste and water, mixing well. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
Cook noodles according to package directions; drain.