1 lb. ground beef
1 can whole tomatoes
3/4 tsp. garlic salt
1 1/2 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. basil
3 c. Mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 c. macaroni, uncooked
1/2 c. onion, minced
1 can tomato paste
1/2 tsp. leaf oregano
3 tbsp. brown sugar
1 c. cottage cheese
6 tbsp. Parmesan cheese, grated

In a saucepan or deep skillet brown beef and onion. Add tomatoes, paste, garlic salt, oregano, basil, chili powder, and brown sugar. Simmer for 30 minutes until sauce is thick. Cook macaroni or spaghetti, drain and rinse. Toss macaroni with cottage cheese, spread in bottom of shallow three quart casserole dish. Sprinkle with Mozzarella cheese and top with sauce. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake at 325 degrees for 45 minutes and serve. You can freeze this casserole, just cover with Saran Wrap and freeze. When ready to cook, unwrap and bake at 325 degrees for 10 minutes. Serve.