Hazel'S Lasagna

Ingredients

• 1/4 c. butter or margarine
• 1 c. fine chopped onion
• 1 large clove garlic, minced
• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 1/2 c. (12 oz.) tomato paste
• 5 c. tomatoes (2 large cans)
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 1/2 tsp. dried basil, crumbled
• 1/2 tsp. oregano, crumbled
• 8 oz. lasagna
• 1 lb. Ricotta or cottage cheese (I use both)
• 12 oz. Swiss cheese
• 2/3 c. grated Parmesan
• 2 tsp. salt