Lazy Day Lasagna

12 oz. cottage cheese
2 c. mozzarella cheese, shredded
2 eggs
1/3 c. parlsey, chopped
1 t. onion powder
1/2 t. dried basil leaves
1/8 t. pepper
32oz. spaghetti sauce
3/4 c. ground beef, cooked
9 lasagna noodles, uncooked
3/4 c. water

In large bowl, mix cheeses, eggs, parsley, onion powder, basil, and pepper until well blended; set aside. In medium bowl, mix together spaghettti sauce and cooked ground beef.
In 12X8X2 baking dish, spread 3/4c. meat sauce. Layer 3 uncooked noodles and top with meat sauce. Spread with 1/2 of cottage cheese mixture and 1 -1/2c. meat sauce. Layer 3 more noodles on top of meat sauce. Spread with remaining cottage cheese mixture. Top with remaining 3 uncooked noodles and remaining meat sauce. Pour water around edges.

Freezing and Cooking directions:
Wrap tightly with freezer paper, foil, or place dish in 2 gallon bag. Label and freeze.
To serve, thaw and bake covered at 375 degrees for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 15 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes. Serve with paresan cheese. To bake from the frozen stage, add 30 minutes to total baking time.