Lasagna

Fry garlic and onions until soft in hot oil in heavy pan.

Add beef; cook until crumbly, stirring.

Mix in salt and pepper. Blend tomato paste with water and spices.

Stir in beef mixture. Simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes.

Pour a thin layer of sauce into oblong pan.

Add 1/3 noodles.

Add more sauce.

Add 1/3 cheese.

Repeat layers, ending with cheese.

Bake at 350° for 30 minutes.

Let set in pan for 15 minutes before cutting into squares.