1 lb. hamburger
1 tbsp. minced onion

Combine:

2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. chili powder
1 1/2 tsp. basil flakes or Italian seasoning
1 (8 oz.) tomato sauce
3 1/2 c. water
1 (6 oz.) tomato paste
Lasagna noodles (do not precook noodles)
Cheese your choice

Brown hamburger and minced onion. Combine the other ingredients and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes. Layer dry (uncooked) noodles with cheese slices (or choice of cheese, cottage cheese, Mozzarella, Cheddar, etc.) and meat mixture, 2 to 3 layers in a 9 x 13 inch pan. Cover with waxed paper and then foil and seal edges. Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour and 20 minutes. Remove from oven and let stand 30 minutes. Then uncover and serve.