No Mess Lasagna

Directions

1. 1
   Pour 1 1/2 cups of spaghetti sauce into a 9 x 12-inch lasagna pan.
2. 2
   Add a layer of raw noodles.
3. 3
   Add 1/2 of the meat in small chunks.
4. 4
   Sprinkle with onion and spoon on the cottage cheese. Cover with 1 1/2 cups of sauce, then a layer of noodles.
5. 5
   Layer the sliced American cheese and rest of meat in small pieces.
6. 6
   Pour on 2 cups sauce.
7. 7
   Press down.
8. 8
   Pour hot water gently over top.
9. 9
   Press down again.
10. 10
    Cover with foil.
11. 11
    Bake 1 1/2 hours at 350°.
12. 12
    Remove foil.
13. 13
    Cover with Mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese.
14. 14
    Bake uncovered another 15 to 20 minutes.
15. 15
    Let stand 5 minutes.
16. 16
    Serves 12.