Beef Company Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. egg noodles (1/2 of lb. bag)
1 Tbsp. margarine
1 lb. ground beef or turkey
1/3 c. minced onion
1 Tbsp. minced green pepper
2 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce
1 c. cottage cheese
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
1/4 c. sour cream or yogurt
2 Tbsp. margarine, melted

Preparation

Early in the day, cook noodles according to package directions and drain. Saute beef, onions and green peppers in 1 tablespoon margarine (or use Pam) until brown. Stir in tomato sauce. Remove from heat. Combine cream cheese, cottage cheese and sour cream. Spread 1/2 of noodles in bottom of 2 qt. casserole dish. Spread cheese mixture over noodles. Spread rest of noodles over cheese. Pour melted margarine over the noodles. Refrigerate an hour before serving. Heat oven to 350\u00b0 and bake until heated through, approximately 30-45 minutes.