American Lasagna (Jannie)

8 oz. pkg. wide noodles                               

1 lb. ground beef & 2 cloves garlic (chopped)

6 oz. can tomato paste                                         

2 1/2 cups canned tomatoes (I use 2 small cans)     

1 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. pepper

1/2 tsp. oregano

8 oz. Swiss cheese or mozzarella

12 oz. carton cottage cheese

1 can meat sauce

Brown ground beef and garlic.  Add tomato paste, tomatoes, salt, pepper and oregano.  Cover and simmer 20 minutes.  Cook noodles according to package directions.  In 9 x 13 pan alternate layers of:  cooked noodles, swiss cheese or mozzarella (1 1/2 cups), cottage cheese, meat sauce.  Bake at 350° for 20 - 30 minutes.  Serve with grated parmesan cheese.