1 1/2 - 2 lbs. ground beef
1 can (6 oz.) tomato paste
1 can (1 lb. 4 oz.) tomatoes
3/4 tsp. oregano
12 oz. Swiss cheese, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. salt
1 pkg. (8 oz.) dumpling noodles
1 carton (12 oz.) cottage cheese

Brown beef and garlic. Stir in tomato paste, tomatoes, and seasonings. Cover and simmer 25 minutes. While meat mixture is simmering, boil noodles according to package directions.

Preheat oven to 350 F. Layer as follows in 13 x 9 1/2 x 2 inch baking pan: meat sauce, noodles, Swiss cheese, cottage cheese, meat sauce. Bake, uncovered, 20-30 minutes. Serves 6-8.