8 oz. pkg. lasagna noodles
1 lb. Mozzarella
1 lb. mild cheddar or American cheese
3 lb. lean ground beef
1 med. onion
1 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
3 tsp. salt and sugar
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1 (12 oz.) can tomato paste
4 (12 oz.) cans water
1 (#3) can tomatoes

May use oregano, sweet basil, and garlic to taste instead.

Brown ground beef with onion, seasonings, tomato paste, water, and tomatoes. Grate cheese. Cover bottom of 9 x 13 cake pan with sauce. Lay a layer of UNCOOKED lasagna noodles over the sauce then cover with the grated cheeses. Then repeat the three layers. Finish with meat over the cheese.

Make this the day before or early morning and let stand in refrigerator for noodles to soak up juices.

Cover with foil and bake 2 hours at 325 degrees. Remove foil the last 1/2 hour. Cool 15 minutes before serving. Then cut and serve.