Italian Sausage Lasagna

1 lb sausage

1 onion, chopped

1 clove garlic, minced

1 tsp sugar

1 tsp basil

1 can (16 oz) tomatoes

1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce

12 lasagna noodles

1 carton cottage cheese

½ cup parmesan cheese

1½ tsp oregano

2 cups mozzarella, grated

Cook sausage, onion and garlic in skillet; drain.  Stir in sugar, basil and tomatoes; break up tomatoes.  Heat to boiling; simmer uncovered 45 minutes.

Cook noodles; drain.  Mix cottage cheese, ¼ cup parmesan and oregano.

Spread 1 cup sauce in 9X13 pan.  Top with 4 noodles.  Spread 1 cup cheese mix, then 1 cup sauce.  Sprinkle with 2/3 cup mozzarella.  Repeat.

Cover and bake 30 minutes @350°.  Uncover and bake 15 minutes more.  Let stand 15 minutes.