8 oz lasagna noodles

1 1/2 lbs ground beef

32 oz jar spaghetti sauce

1/2 - 1/3 c. water

1 t. salt

1 t. Italian seasoning

1/2 t. sugar (optional)

2 c. ricotta or small curd cottage cheese

3 c. shredded mozzarella cheese

1/2 c. grated parmesan cheese

Brown ground beef and drain.  Add spaghetti sauce, water, salt, seasoning, and sugar.  Cover and simmer 10 minutes.  In a 9x13 pan, layer 1/3 sauce, 1/2 uncooked noodles, 1 cup ricotta cheese, and 1/3 mozzarella.  Repeat layers ending with sauce and cheeses.  Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.  Remove foil and let stand 10 minues before serving.  Serves 8

(I also add a little sausage with the ground beef as well as onions and green peppers.)