1 lb. ground beef
1/4 c. minced onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1 (#2 1/2) can tomatoes
2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. sweet basil
1/2 tsp. oregano
1/2 lb. lasagna (wide, flat noodles)
1/2 lb. Mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
3/4 lb. Ricotta cheese, or fine dry cottage cheese
1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese

1. Cook lasagna, adding a little cooking oil to water to prevent noodles from sticking. Drain.

2. Cook ground beef, onions, and garlic together over medium flame until browned.

3. Add tomato paste, tomatoes, salt, pepper, basil and oregano. Cook over low flame until somewhat thickened - about 15 minutes.

4. Grease 2 1/2 quart casserole. Arrange layers of ingredients as follows: Tomato - meat mixture; Parmesan cheese; Lasagna; Mozzarella; Ricotta, or cottage cheese. Repeat this process, ending with meat mixture and Parmesan cheese.

5. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 30 to 35 minutes. Yield: 6 to 8 servings.