Auntie's Lasagna

1 1/2 lbs. Ground Chuck Beef
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
2 tsp. salt
3 1/2 c. tomatoes or 1 large can crushed tomatoes (she liked Contadina)
1 - 8 oz. tomato sauce
8 oz. mozzarella cheese
8 oz. cottage cheese
1 pkg Lowry's spaghetti sauce mix
1/2 c. cheddar cheese (grated)
1/2 lb. lasagna noodles (about 9 noodles)

Cook noodles accordingly to directions and add 1 tsp. oil to the boiling water.  Brown meat, drain off fat and add salt, garlic powder, tomatoes, tomato paste and spaghetti sauce mix.  Simmer for 30 min. Drain and rinse noodles in cold water.  Put some of the sauce in a 9x13 pan, cover with noodles and top with cheese.  Repeat ending with sauce.  Top with Parmesan cheese ... Bake at 350 for 20 minutes.