Top Notch Lasagna

Ingredients

• 2 lbs hamburger
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• salt and pepper
• 6 (12 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 3 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon basil
• 2 tablespoons oregano
• 3 bay leaves
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1/4 cup red wine (optional)
• 2 lbs grated mozzarella cheese
• 1 1/2 lbs cottage cheese
• 1 lb grated parmesan cheese
• 1 lb lasagna noodle

Directions

1. 1

   Brown ground beef and garlic with salt and pepper to taste in 3 quart sauce pan till done, drain any remaining fat. in same pot add 6 12oz cans tomato sauce 3 6oz cans tomato paste, 2T oregano 1T Basil 3 Bay Leaves 1/4 cup red wine (optional)re-add meat simmer for 2 hrs on low heat stirring occasional,.

2. 2

   Start noodles according to package directions, drain and lay flat on clean towel.

3. 3

   Grease 13x9 lightly with olive oil, Cover bottom of pan with a layer of noodles, place approximately 1/4 of sauce over bottom layer noodles follow with layer of cottage cheese, mozzarella and Parmesan.

4. 4

   Repeat until all four layers are completed with final layer of Parmesan cheese.

5. 5

   Bake in preheated 325°F oven for 35 to 45 minutes until cheese is bubbly and slightly brown.

6. 6

   Remove from oven and rest for 10 minutes.