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

1. In large bowl mix first 7 ingredients and set aside.

2. In a medium bowl mix spaghetti sauce and cooked ground beef.

3. In 12 x 8 inch pan spread 3/4 meat sauce. Layer 3 uncooked noodles on top of meat sauce. Spread with 1/2 of cottage cheese mix and 1 1/2 cups meat sauce.

4. Layer 3 more uncooked noodles on top of meat sauce. Spread with remaining cottage cheese mix.

5. Top with remaining 3 uncooked noodles and remaining meat sauce. Pour water around edges of casserole. Cover.

6. 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. I make it ahead of time and put in refrigerator until ready for oven.