2 lbs. spicy sausage (for milder flavor use 1/2 hamburger, 1/2 sausage)
2 cloves garlic
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. oregano
1/2 tsp. sweet basil
1 tbsp. sugar
12 oz. DRY cottage cheese
9 slices Mozzarella cheese
8 oz. box lasagna noodles

Cook noodles and rinse in cold water. Layer between paper towels to dry. Brown meat and drain well. Add spices, tomato sauce and paste. Cook on very low heat for 2 hours.

Layer noodles, meat, cheese, cottage cheese. Repeat layers. End with meat sauce. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake at 350 degrees.