Lasagna - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons oil
1/2 lb mushroom
2 slices bacon, chopped
1/2 cup water
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 teaspoons salt
1 onion, Chopped
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
1/2 lb mozzarella cheese
1/2 lb salami, Chopped
2 eggs, Beaten
1/2 teaspoon sweet basil
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, Grated
1 tablespoon parsley, Chopped
1/2 lb lasagna noodle, Cooked
2 (5 1/2 ounce) cans tomato paste
8 ounces cottage cheese
2 cups canned tomatoes

Preparation

Saute bacon, crushed garlic, and onion in hot oil for 5 min.
Remove the garlic.
Add ground beef, salami, basil, and parsley.
Brown well.
Add tomato paste, tomatoes, mushrooms, and water.
Simmer uncovered for 1 hour or until very thick.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Preheat oven to 375F.
Butter a 12x9 inch casserole or lasagna dish.
Grate mozzarella.
Combine cottage cheese, egg and Parmesan cheese.
Pour a layer of tomato sauce in the bottom of dish.
Cover with a layer of noodles and a layer of the cheese /egg mixture, sprinkle with mozzarella.
Repeat, ending with sauce and a layer of mozzarella.
Bake for 30 min.
Note: The flavor improves when lasagna is prepared a day in advance and refrigerated until time for baking.