LASAGNA CASSEROLE

As a kid, I loved this recipe. My mother used to make a couple batches, one to eat, and one for the freezer for the quick meal nights. Later one, she divided it up into small microwavable dishes, for suppers on-the-go. It was so much better then a comparble Michelina's frozen dinners.

1 Package ground beef (525 – 600 GR)
1 – 2 garlic cloves chopped 1 28 oz. can tomato sauce
2-1/2 Cups COOKED MACARONI (I usually use elbow macaroni but penne will also work or small shells) 1 container cottage cheese, salt, oregano, parsley etc. Mozzarella & parmesan cheese


Brown ground beef in skillet. Spoon of excess fat and add garlic. Stir in tomato sauce, spices and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes. Combine cooked macaroni, cottage cheese and sauce in a 2 qt. casserole. Top with mozzarella & parmesan cheese

Bake ½ hr. at 325 degrees or microwave approximately 15 minutes.