Yummy Lasagna!!

UPDATED: I made this again and although I had already reduced the salt in the original recipe I think it still might have a little more salt than some people would like so I suggest using only 1 tsp (rather than 1 1/4) with the meat.  It will probably be more universally enjoyed that way as far as the salt is concerned and for those in the world (like my husband) who can never have enough salt they can salt their own piece if they want :)

ORIGINAL POST:
I made a FABULOUS lasagna last night for dinner and thought I'd share the recipe (at the request of my lovely sister-in-law).  Believe it or not I got the recipe off of the lasagna noodles box but I changed it just slightly.  This recipe is super easy and super healthy.  It's packed with protein and quite possibly the best lasagna I've ever eaten (not to toot my own horn, seriously, I was so surprised and pleased when we started eating).  So, without further ado:

Ingredients:
- 1 lb. lean ground beef (I used ground sirloin with only 10% fat...better I think)
- 1 clove garlic, minced (I have pre-minced garlic in my fridge because I cook with it a lot so I  used about 1 1/2 teaspoons...I like garlic :))
- 1 Tbsp. parsley flakes
- 1 Tbsp. basil
- 1 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz...I think.  Drain a little bit of the fluid out from the can)
- 2 (6 oz.) cans of tomato paste
- 1 box whole wheat lasagna (I used Hodgson Mill)
- 16 oz. 4% large curd cottage cheese
- 8 oz. 2% small curd cottage cheese
- 2 beaten eggs
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. pepper
- 1/2 tsp. parsley flakes
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (fresh rather than dry...I purchased the pre-packaged flakey kind)
- 1 lb. 1/3 less fat Mozzarella cheese

Brown meat slowly; add next six ingredients to meat.  Simmer uncovered about 1/2 hour (stirring occasionally...it won't be super juicy so simmer is perhaps not the best word but you get the idea).

Cook lasagna noodles according to cooking instructions and rinse with cold water.

Combine cottage cheese with next five ingredients.  Place 1/2 noodles in 13x9x2 inch baking dish; spread 1/2 cheese mixture over noodles, 1/2 of meat mixture, and 1/2 of mozzarella.  Repeat layers.

Bake at 375 for 30 minutes.  ENJOY!! :)