Paula's Easy Lasagna

I posted this from a request. I make this quite often is so easy you won't believe how good it is.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 4-6
• Yields: 1 casserole

Ingredients

•  noodles (zita, spaghetti, lasagne, etc your choice)
• 1 (28 ounce) jar  spaghetti sauce
• 1  teaspoon sugar
• 1⁄2-1  teaspoon garlic powder
•  cottage cheese (small container)
• 1⁄2 cup parmesan cheese
• 1  teaspoon basil leaves
• 1  teaspoon oregano leaves
•  salt and pepper
•  mozzarella cheese
• 1⁄2 lb  browned Italian sausage (optional) or 1⁄2 lb lean beef (optional) or 1⁄2 lb chicken, added to sauce (optional)

Directions

1. Cook noodles.
2. In the meantime; to cottage cheese add; Parmesan, basil, oregano, salt and pepper In a casserole layer: 1/4 c sauce, noodles, cottage cheese mixture, mozzarella.
3. End with a little sauce on top and a little extra parmesan cheese.
4. Bake at 350° for about 25-30 minutes or until center is bubbly.
5. Serve with hot garlic bread and a small salad.