1 (12 oz.) container cottage cheese
3 c. shredded Mozzarella cheese
2 eggs
1/3 c. chopped parsley
1 tsp. onion powder
1/4 c. water
1/2 tsp. dried basil
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 (32 oz.) jar spaghetti sauce
3/4 lb. cooked ground beef or turkey
9 uncooked lasagna noodles
grated Parmesan cheese

In a large bowl, mix cottage cheese, Mozzarella cheese, eggs, parsley, onion powder, basil and pepper until well blended; set aside. In a medium bowl, mix together spaghetti sauce and cooked ground beef/turkey.

In a 9 x 13 x 2-inch baking dish, spread 3/4 cup meat sauce. Layer 3 uncooked noodles on top of meat sauce. Spread cottage cheese mixture and 1 1/2 cups meat sauce. Layer 3 more noodles on top of meat sauce. Spread with remaining cottage cheese mixture. Top with remaining 3 uncooked noodles and remaining sauce. Pour water around edge of casserole. Close tightly with foil.

Bake at 375°F for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake 15 minutes more or until noodles are tender. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Serve with Parmesan cheese.

Makes 6 to 8 servings.