LASAGNA

1 pound lean ground beef or Italian sausage which I prefer
1 (32 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
32 ounces cottage cheese
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
2 eggs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons dried parsley
Salt to taste
Ground black pepper to taste
9 lasagna noodles
½ cup water

In a large skillet brown the ground beef and drain. Add spaghetti sauce and simmer for 5 minutes. Mix together cottage cheese, 2 cups of mozzarella cheese, eggs, half of Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt and pepper. To assemble, in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish evenly spread 3/4 cup of the sauce mixture. Cover with 3 uncooked lasagna noodles, 1 3/4 cup of the cheese mixture, and 1/4 cup sauce. Repeat layers twice. Top with 3 noodles, remaining sauce and cheese. Add water to the edges of the pan. Cover with foil. Bake at 350° for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 10 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.