1/2 lbs. ground beef
1 (32 oz.) jar spaghetti sauce
1/2 c. water
1 1/2 c. Ricotta or cottage cheese
1 egg
1/2 tsp. pepper
8 lasagna noodles
1/2 lb. Mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Brown beef, drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce and water. Combine cottage cheese, egg and pepper. In oblong baking dish, spoon 1/2 cup sauce; alternately layer noodles, egg mixture, Mozzarella cheese and sauce, forming 2 layers. Heat covered, 30 to 32 minutes or until noodles are tender at 325 degrees. Top with Parmesan cheese if you want, set stand, covered 15 minutes before serving. I usually cook the noodles first.