Lasagna Jeanette Isaacson

1 lb. hamburger 1 whole clove of garlic

1 Tablespoon basil 1/2 teaspoon salt

1 can tomatoes 2 ‑ 6 oz. cans tomato paste

1 Tablespoon parsley flakes 10 oz. lasagna noodles

3 cups cottage cheese 2 beaten eggs

1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper

1/8 cup parsley flakes 1/2 c. grated parmesan cheese

1 lb. American cheese sliced very thin

Brown meat slowly. Spoon off excess fat. Add next 6 ingredients. Simmer uncovered about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cook noodles in boiling salted water until tender, drain, rinse in cold water. Meanwhile, combine cottage cheese, eggs, seasonings and parmesan cheese. Place 1/2 noodles in a 13 x 9" pan. Spread 1/3 cup cheese mixture over, add 1/2 the American cheese and 1/2 meat sauce. Repeat layers. Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes. Let stand 10 ‑ 15 minutes. Filling will set slightly. Makes 12 servings.