Spray a 9 x 13 x 2-inch pan with no stick spray (Pam).

SAUCE:

1 qt. Ragu
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. basil
1/2 tsp. pepper

Mix well. 1 lb. raw hamburger, broken into sm. pieces 1/2 raw onion, grated 1 c. cottage cheese 8 slices American cheese 8 oz. Mozzarella cheese, grated 1/2 c. Parmesan cheese 1 1/2 c. hot water

Pour 1 1/2 cups sauce in pan. Add a layer of raw noodles. Add 1/2 of the meat in small chunks. Sprinkle with onion. Spoon on the cottage cheese. Pour on another 1 1/2 cups of sauce. Cover with another layer of raw noodles. Layer the American cheese and remaining meat. Pour on remaining sauce. Sprinkle on the Mozzarella cheese. Press down with your hands. Pour hot water evenly over top. Press down again. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over top. Wipe pan edges. Cover with foil. Bake 1 hour at 350 degrees. Remove foil and bake 30 to 45 minutes longer. Serves 10 to 12.