1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. basil
1 qt. spaghetti sauce
12 oz. lasagna noodles
1 lb. raw hamburger, crumbled
1/2 lg. onion
1 c. cottage cheese
8 slices American cheese
8 oz. grated Mozzarella cheese
1/2 c. Parmesan cheese
1 1/2 c. hot water

Mix spices into sauce. Pour 1 1/2 cups of it in pan. Add a layer of raw noodles; add 1/2 of the meat. Sprinkle with onion. Spoon on cottage cheese, pour on another 1 1/2 cups sauce. Cover with a layer of noodles, American cheese, rest of meat, spaghetti sauce. Sprinkle Mozzarella cheese on top. Pour hot water evenly over all. Press down. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cover tightly with foil. Bake 1 hour at 375 degrees. Remove foil. Bake until done, approximately 15 minutes.