Carry-Out Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (8 oz.) pkg. wide noodles, cooked and drained
2 lb. ground beef
2 c. cottage cheese
1/4 c. diced green pepper
1/4 c. chopped ripe olives
2 c. tomato sauce
1 c. sour cream
1/4 c. chopped onion
2 Tbsp. flour
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Saute onion and green pepper; set aside.
Brown beef; add flour.
Combine beef, vegetables and tomato sauce; simmer for 10 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper.
Add remaining ingredients and divide into two 9 x 13-inch pans or large casserole dishes. (This freezes well, so one casserole can be saved for a future time.)
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 30 minutes.
Makes 16 servings.
This is an excellent casserole for potlucks and large groups.