Mom’s Lasagna

Flight plan

Method

1. 1Cook 9 to 12 noodles for about 7 minutes.
2. 2While the noodles are cooking, brown the hamburger.
3. 3Add the tomato paste, 2 1/2 cans of water (using the tomato paste can) and all the spices. Simmer for 15 minutes, loosely covered.
4. Layer the lasagna
5. 4Cover the bottom of the pan with 3 noodles the long way and 1 noodle across the end.
6. 5Add 1/3 of the sauce mixture.
7. 6Add 7 slices of American cheese to cover.
8. 7Add another layer of noodles.
9. 8Layer the cottage cheese (or ricotta or a mixture), at least a cup.
10. 9Add another 1/3 of the sauce.
11. 10Add the last layer of noodles, then the remaining sauce.
12. 11Cover with mozzarella, then cover with tin foil.
13. 12Bake at 375°F for 45 minutes, taking the foil off for the last 15 minutes.
14. 13Take it out of the oven and let it sit at least 15 minutes to set.