2 1/2 c. Ragu sauce (flavored with meat)
3 c. water
1/2 lb. ground beef
8 oz. dumpling noodles
1 1/2 c. sm. curd cottage cheese
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 tbsp. parsley flakes
1/2 tsp. oregano
1/8 tsp. garlic powder
1 egg, slightly beaten
8 oz. Mozzarella cheese
2 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese

Brown beef, drain. Pour sauce and water in large pot. Bring to a boil, stir in noodles and meat. Cover and cook 7 minutes, stirring occasionally until noodles are barely tender. Blend cottage cheese with seasonings and egg.

In a greased 9 x 13 inch pan alternate layers of noodles and sauce with cottage cheese and with Mozzarella cheese, ending with noodles on top. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Let set 15 minutes before serving.