Lasagna Casserole

This recipe serves 6-8 people but I usually half the recipe because it makes a lot.

1 lb. ground meat
¼ cup chopped onion
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper, divided
1 lb. medium shell pasta, cooked and drained
4 cups grated mozzarella, divided
24 oz. small-curd cottage cheese
2 eggs, beaten
1/3 cup Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons parsley
26 oz. spaghetti sauce

Cook beef and onion till onion is tender and meat is cooked through; drain.  Sprinkle with salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper; set aside. 

Combine pasta, 3 cups mozzarella, cottage cheese, eggs, Parmesan cheese, parsley and repaining pepper; stir gently. Pour into a greased 13x9 in. pan or 3 quart baking dish.  Top with beef mixture and spaghetti sauce (dish will be full). 

Cover and bake at 350°F for 45 minutes.  Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella.  Bake, uncovered, 15 minutes longer or until cheese is melted and bubbly.  Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

This is really good and easy to make.