Lasagna

I got this recipe as a newly wed, from a friend. Over the years I've made minor changes, but all in all, it's a basic lasagna recipe that always goes over well.

Ingredients:

• 9 lasagna noodles
• 1 1/4 lb lean hamburger
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 - 19 oz can tomatoes
• 1 small can tomato paste
• 1 clove crushed garlic
• 1 Tbsp oregano
• 1 Tbsp basil
• 2 cups cottage or ricotta cheese
• 1 egg
• ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
• 2 Tbsp parsley
• ½ tsp salt
• 6 - 8 cups grated mozzarella cheese
• (or 4 cheese Italian Mix)

1. Cook noodles according to package instructions. 
2.  Brown meat in large frying pan, drain, add seasoning, tomatoes (while cooking, chop tomatoes into smaller pieces with spatula)) and tomato paste according to taste.
3. Mix cottage or ricotta cheese with egg, Parmesan, parsley, salt and pepper.
4. Cover the bottom of a 9 X 13 glass baking dish with noodles (3). Layer with 1/3 of the meat, cottage cheese and mozzarella. Repeat to make three layers. Cover lightly with aluminum foil and bake at 350F - 45 min. (serves 8)
5. For two people: Make 2 smaller casseroles, freeze one (before baking) and you’ll still have left overs to enjoy each time.