Larson's Lasagna

1 lb. lean ground beef

1 med. Onion
2 cloves garlic
1 lg. can petite diced tomatoes
1 sm. can tomato paste
1 lg. can tomato sauce
Italian seasoning
4 Tbs. sugar
1 Bay leaf
Oregano
Salt & Pepper to taste
12 Lasagna noodles
Cottage cheese, sm. curd
1-2 lb. mozzarella & cheddar cheese

Cook lasagna noodles to package directions, and set aside. Fry meat until cooked, drain off fat, and return to sauce pan. Blend onion, garlic and tomato sauce in blender until smooth or small chunks. Add sauce to meat, add diced tomatoes & tomato paste. Sprinkle Italian seasoning to cover sauce completely. Add sugar and other seasons. Simmer for 1 hour. Layer: sauce, noodles, cottage cheese, grated cheese, and repeat, finishing with cheese. Cover & bake at 350° for 45 minutes. Uncover at the end to brown the top.