1. In a large skillet on the stove on medium high heat, cook the ground beef until cooked through. Drain any excess grease. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, stir and cook more until onion is soft.

2. Add the marinara, water, and salt to the beef mixture and stir everything together. Bring sauce to a light boil.

3. Once boiling, break up the lasagna noodles and place into the sauce. Push noodles under the sauce to make sure they are all covered.

4. Cover with a lid and simmer on medium heat for 10 minutes. Remove lid and stir mixture. Add 1/4 cup more water and stir again.

5. Add cottage cheese and stir again. Then top the entire thing with the shredded mozzarella. Cover with a lid again and simmer for another 10 minutes. Remove from the heat, remove the lid and let the entire thing set for about 5 minutes. Serve and enjoy!