1 lb. hamburger
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tbsp. whole basil
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 (1 lb.) can tomatoes
2 (6 oz.) cans tomato paste
10 oz. lasagna noodles
2 eggs
3 c. ricotta cheese or 24 oz. cream style cottage cheese
1/2 c. grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
2 tbsp. parsley flakes
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 lb. Mozzarella cheese, sliced very thin

Brown meat slowly. Spoon off excess fat. Add next 5 ingredients. Simmer uncovered 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cook noodles in large amount of boiling salted water until tender; drain; rinse. Beat eggs; add remaining ingredients except Mozzarella.

Layer half the noodles in 9x13x2 inch baking dish; spread with half the ricotta filling; add half the Mozzarella cheese and half the meat sauce. Repeat. Bake at 375 degrees about 30 minutes (or assemble early and refrigerate, then bake 45 minutes). Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Serves 8-10.