Lasagne

Directions

1. 1
   Cook lasagne noodles according to package directions.
2. 2
   Brown meat, stirring to separate.
3. 3
   Add spaghetti sauce, tomato paste, salt, Italian seasoning and garlic.
4. 4
   If desired, allow to simmer 10 to 15 minutes.
5. 5
   Drain any excess liquid from cottage cheese. Combine cottage cheese and Parmesan cheese.
6. 6
   Spoon about 1/3 of meat sauce in bottom of 9 x 13-x 2-inch baking dish or two 9 x 9-inch dishes.
7. 7
   Cover meat with 1/2 of noodles.
8. 8
   Spread noodles with 1/2 of cottage cheese and 1/2 of shredded Mozzarella cheese. Repeat ending with meat sauce.
9. 9
   Sprinkle with extra Parmesan cheese, if desired.
10. 10
    Bake in 350° oven for 30 minutes.
11. 11
    Let set 5 to 10 minutes to set.
12. 12
    Makes 12 (3-inch) servings.