Step 1

Heat oven to 400 degrees F.

Step 2

Heat the oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and saute 5-6 mins til onion is soft, add the garlic and cook a further minute.

Step 3

Add the ground beef and cook 4-5 mins until no longer pink.

Step 4

Add the pasta sauce and Italian Seasoning and simmer, stirring occasionally around 5-6 mins.

Step 5

Transfer 2/3 of the meat sauce to a bowl, leaving 1/3 the sauce in the skillet

Step 6

Lay half the noodles over the sauce in the skillet, spoon half the cottage cheese mixture over the noodles, sprinkle 1/2 cup of mozzarella, then repeat with sauce, noodles, cottage cheese,1/2 cup mozzarella and last 1/3 of the sauce.

Step 7

Cover the pan tightly with foil and bake until the noodles are tender, 25 to 30 mins.

Step 8

Remove from the oven, and let it rest a few minutes - broiling the top if desired.

Step 9

Garnish with chopped parsley.

Step 10

Devour.