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 eggs with cottage cheese, mozzarella cheese and spices until well blended; set aside. In another bowl, mix together spaghetti sauce and cooked ground beef. In a 12 x 8 x 2 inch baking dish, spread 3/4 cup of the meat sauce. Layer 3 uncooked noodles on top of the meat sauce. Spread with half of the cottage cheese mixture and 1 1/2 cups of meat sauce. Layer 3 more uncooked noodles on top of meat sauce. Spread with remaining cottage cheese mixture. Top with remaining 3 uncooked noodles and remaining meat sauce. Pour water around edges of casserole. Cover tightly with foil.

Bake at 375°F for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake 15 minutes more, or until noodles are tender. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Serve with grated parmesan cheese.

Makes 6 servings.