1. Cook noodles according to package directions adding 1 tbsp butter or oil to water; drain.

2. Brown beef, breaking into pieces; drain excess fat.

3. Cover bottom of baking dish with thin layer of sauce; add beef to remaining sauce.

4. Beat eggs in medium bowl; blend in cottage cheese, green onion, parsley and salt.

5. In baking dish, layer in order half the following: noodles, cottage cheese mixture, Mozzarella slices and sauce. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Top with Parmesan cheese. At this point, lasagne may be baked or it may be covered and refrigerated for one or two days.

6. Bake at 350 degrees 30 to 35 minutes (slightly longer if refrigerated) or until bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Spaghetti Sauce:

1. Saute garlic in olive oil.

2. Add remaining ingredients and simmer, uncovered, 1 1/2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes.

called for in the recipe; I also double the cottage cheese mixture and the mozzarella cheese, and put it all in a 13x9x2-inch pan.

on Aug 13, 93.