Layered Deluxe Beef Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 to 2 lb. lean ground beef
3 Tbsp. margarine
2 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce, seasoned
1 large jar sliced mushrooms (optional)
1 (8 oz.) pkg. thin curly noodles, cooked
1 c. large curd cottage cheese
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
1 (8 oz.) carton commercial sour cream
1/2 c. chopped onions
1/4 c. chopped green pepper

Preparation

Cook noodles according to package directions.
Brown beef in margarine and add tomato sauce.
Add mushrooms; simmer and set aside to cool.
Combine cottage cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, onions and green pepper in a bowl.
Mix thoroughly.
Spread half the drained noodles in a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish and top with cheese mixture.
Add remaining noodles.
Spread meat and tomato mixture on top.
Cover with foil and bake in a 375\u00b0 oven for 30 minutes.
Uncover and bake 15 minutes more.