Regardless of the recipe I use, I NEVER boil lasagna noodles first (unless, of course, it's a lasagna roll-up recipe). I always add about 1½ cups water down the side of the lasagna dish before I put it in the oven. This recipe eliminates any guesswork on your part. It's fast and easy - guaranteed! If you're a purist, you will want to use ricotta cheese instead of cottage cheese. Of course, if you are a purist, you are also going to boil the noodles first and use another recipe.