Shortcut Lasagna

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oil in large skillet; add meat and cook, breaking up with wooden spoon.
2. 2
   Drain grease.
3. 3
   Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, sauce mix and vegetable juice.
4. 4
   Bring to boiling; lower heat and simmer 10 minutes.
5. 5
   Cover bottom of oiled pan (13 x 9 x 2-inch) baking dish with a thin layer of meat sauce.
6. 6
   Then add a layer each of uncooked noodles, cottage cheese and Mozzarella.
7. 7
   Repeat layers until all ingredients are used, ending with meat sauce.
8. 8
   Cover casserole tightly with heavy-duty aluminum foil.
9. 9
   Set on a jelly roll pan.
10. 10
    Bake at 350° for 1 hour.
11. 11
    Remove from oven; let stand 15 minutes.
12. 12
    Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.
13. 13
    Cut into squares to serve.