Patsy's True Italian Lasagna

• 3 tb Olive Oil
• 1 c Chopped Onion
• 1 Clove Garlic
• 1 lb Ground Beef
• 2 ts Salt
• 28 oz Tomatoes, canned
• 8 oz Tomato Sauce
• 6 oz Tomato Paste
• 3/4 c Water
• 1/2 ts Basil
• 1/2 ts Oregano
• 1 ts Sugar
• 1 tb Dried Parsley
• 1 lb Lasagna Noodles
• 1 lb Cottage Cheese
• 2 Eggs
• 1 lb Mozzarella Cheese
• 1 c Grated Parmesan or R
• Cheese or a mixture

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat the oil in a large heavy sauce pan.

2. 2

   Saute onions and garlic for 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Stir in ground beef, cook over medium heat for until browned.

4. 4

   Add salt, tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, water, basil, oregano, sugar and parsley.

5. 5

   Bring to a boil and simmer for 45 minutes.

6. 6

   Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions.

7. 7

   Add a tablespoon oil while cooking to prevent sticking.

8. 8

   Drain, rinse and cool.

9. 9

   Blend cottage cheese & egg in bowl.

10. 10

    Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

11. 11

    Grease a 13 x 9.5 x 3 inch baking pan.

12. 12

    Arrange alternate layers of sauce, lasagna, cottage cheese/egg mixture mozzarella, finishing with sauce.

13. 13

    Sprinkle with parmesan or romano cheese.