Lasagna

Ingredients

• 1/4 c. minced onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 c. olive oil
• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 (No. 2 1/2) can tomatoes
• 1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
• 4 tsp. salt
• 1/8 tsp. cayenne
• 2 c. water
• 1 tsp. sugar
• pinch of basil
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 lb. lasagna noodles
• 3 qt. boiling water
• 2 Tbsp. salt
• 1 Tbsp. oil
• 1 lb. cottage cheese
• 1/2 lb. Mozzarella cheese, sliced
• 1/3 c. Romano, Parmesan cheese