OVERNIGHT LASAGNE 
1 lb. ground beef or Italian sausage
32 oz. jar spaghetti sauce
1 c. water
16 oz. sm. curd cottage cheese
2 tbsp. chopped chives
1/2 tsp. oregano leaves
1 egg
10 uncooked lasagne noodles
2 (6 oz.) pkg. sliced mozzarella cheese
2 tbsp. Parmesan cheese

In large skillet, brown meat; drain well. Add spaghetti sauce and water; blend well. Simmer 5 minutes.

In medium bowl, combine cottage cheese, chives, oregano and egg; mix well.

In bottom of a 9 x 13 inch pan, spread 1 1/2 cups meat sauce. Top with 1/2 of noodles, 1/2 of cottage cheese mixture and 1/2 of mozzarella. Repeat layers. Top with remaining meat sauce; sprinkle with Parmesan. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Uncover baking dish; bake 50-60 minutes or until noodles are tender and casserole is bubbly. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.

 

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