1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
1 1/2 tbsp. chopped onion
3 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. garlic salt
1 1/2 tbsp. sweet basil
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
3 1/2 c. water or 2 1/2 c. tomato juice
3/4 lb. grated Mozzarella cheese
24 oz. cottage cheese
3/4 lb. uncooked lasagna noodles

Brown ground beef and onion; add spices and liquids and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in cottage cheese. Layer sauce (about 1 1/2 cups) and noodles in 9"x13" pan. Cover with cheese. Cover with foil and bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour 20 minutes. Remove foil for the last 5 to 10 minutes.