Lasagna Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 lb. ground chuck
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 Tbsp. salad or olive oil
• 2 (6 oz.) cans tomato paste
• 3 c. water
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 8 oz. lasagna noodles
• 1 small box cottage cheese
• 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp. oregano
• 1 tsp. sweet basil
• 1 pkg. dry spaghetti mix
• grated Parmesan cheese
• 4 Tbsp. sugar