This is copied straight off the 3x5 card from the pile of recipes under the stove.
Cook together for 30 min or more. Watch to see that that it doesn't burn on the bottom. Tomatoes will burn faster than most things. Simmer it and stir often. The sauce will reduce and thicken.
1 lb hamburger, browned
garlic powder to taste
8 oz can of tomatoes (15 oz ok too)
1/2 onion chopped
1/2 tbsp basil
1 (6) oz can tomato paste
salt and pepper
Stir together and set aside for filling.
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
6 oz cottage cheese (ricotta works but has a different texture)
1 tbsp parsley flakes
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
Cook 10 oz lasagne noodles as directed on package. Rinse in cold water.
Layer a 2 qt casserole dish with half of each item.
meat sauce
noodles laid flat across the dish
cottage cheese
sliced or grated mozzarella cheese
Parmesan cheese sprinkled
Top with Parmesan cheese.
Repeat until all the ingredients are used.
Bake at 350 until heated through and cheese is melted.
Allow it to sit about 15 minutes to firm up before cutting.