Lasagna

We like to use paper plates, and I forgot to put in on a different on for the picture.

My husband loves lasagna, so I thought I would make some.  It's been awhile.  I wanted to try something new, so I put some hot sauce on the top layer.  We couldn't taste it at all really, so next time I will put more.  I like my lasagna pretty plain, but you can add whatever you want.  I didn't have much time to think about it.
Lasagna

12 lasagna noodles
1 lb. ground beef
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 c. Parmesan cheese(I used the container kind)
1-24 oz. jar marinara sauce
2-24 oz. containers cottage cheese(I used only about 1 1/2)
1-8 oz. bag shredded cheddar cheese
Hot sauce(optional)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Cook the noodles in a large pan with water and olive oil.  While the noodles are cooking you can brown the ground beef and cut up the onion and garlic.

Strain the noodles and ground beef when done.  Season the meat with whatever you like.

Mix ground beef, onions, garlic, and Parmesan cheese.  I sauteed the onions and garlic before mixing with ground beef.

Cover the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan with a layer of marinara sauce.  Line four lasagna noodles across the bottom.  Spoon half of the meat mixture onto the noodles.  Spread half the cottage cheese over meat, and then repeat with marinara sauce, noodles, meat mixture, and cottage cheese.  Before putting the top layer of lasagna noodles sprinkle with hot sauce.  Then put the last layer of lasagna noodles and sprinkle the cheddar cheese on top.

Cover with aluminum foil and cook for 45 mins.  Take the foil off and continue to cook for another 15 mins.