1 lb. ground beef
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 c. tomato paste
1 c. picante sauce, med. or mild
3/4 c. water
1 tsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. dried basil
1 c. ricotta or cottage cheese
3/4 c. + 1 1/2 c. shredded Mozzarella cheese
1/2 lb. uncooked lasagna noodles

In a large skillet over medium high heat, brown the beef with the onion; drain the liquid. Add the tomato paste, picante sauce, water, oregano and basil; mix well and set aside. Combine the ricotta cheese and 3/ cup Mozzarella cheese in a large bowl; set aside. Spray an 8"x11" baking pan with non stick vegetable spray. Layer in the pan: 1/3 cup sauce mixture, half the lasagna noodles, and half the cheese mixture; repeat the same layers and top with the remaining sauce then the 1 1/2 cups Mozzarella cheese. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 1 hour or until light golden. Remove from oven and let stand for 20 minutes for easier serving. Yield: about 6 servings.