Lasagna - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. ground beef or Italian sausage
1 to 2 cloves garlic
1 can tomato puree
1 can tomato paste
2 to 3 cans water
1 tsp. sugar
1 Tbsp. dried basil, crushed
salt and pepper to taste
1 lb. cottage cheese
8 oz. Mozzarella cheese, coarsely ground
1/4 c. Parmesan cheese, grated
1 Tbsp. chopped parsley
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 pkg. (8 oz.) lasagna noodles

Preparation

Brown meat.
If using sausage, remove casings.
Drain off excess fat.
Add remaining ingredients, except cheese, and simmer 30 to 45 minutes until slightly thickened.
Cook noodles in 4 quarts boiling salted water, with 1 tablespoon cooking oil added. Stir gently.
Cook approximately 15 minutes or until tender.
Do not overcook.
Drain and rinse.