1 lb. Italian sausage or hamburger
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tbsp. dried basil, crushed
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 (1 lb.) can (2 c.) tomatoes
2 (6 oz.) cans tomato paste
10 oz. lasagne or wide noodles
3 c. fresh Ricotta or cream style cottage cheese
1/2 c. grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
2 tbsp. dried parsley flakes
2 beaten eggs
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 lb. mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced

Brown meat slowly; spoon off excess fat. Add next 5 ingredients. Simmer uncovered 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Cook noodles in large amount boiling salted water until tender, drain and rinse. Combine remaining ingredients, except mozzarella.

Place half the noodles in 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish. Spread half the cottage cheese filling over noodles; add half the mozzarella cheese and half the meat sauce. Repeat layers.

Bake in a moderate oven (375 degrees) about 30 minutes. Let stand 30 minutes before cutting in squares, filling will set slightly. Makes 8-10 servings.