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

In a large bowl mix first 7 ingredients until well blended, set aside.

In medium bowl, mix together spaghetti sauce and cooked beef. In 12 x 8 x 2 inch baking dish spread 3/4 cup meat sauce. Layer 3 uncooked noodles on top of meat sauce. Spread with half of the cottage cheese mixture and 1 1/2 cups meat sauce. Layer 3 more uncooked noodles on top of meat sauce. Spread with remaining cottage cheese mixture and 1 1/2 cups meat sauce. Layer 3 remaining uncooked noodles, then top with remaining meat sauce. Pour water around edges of casserole. Cover tightly with foil.

Bake in 375 degree oven 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.