1 (5 oz.) pkg. med. egg noodles
1/2 c. chopped green onion, divided
2 tbsp. butter
1 1/2 lb. ground beef
2 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 c. sm. curd cottage cheese
1 (8 oz.) carton commercial sour cream
1 c. sharp cheddar cheese, grated

Cook noodles according to package directions, rinse well and set aside. (Don't overcook.) Brown ground beef, onion in butter, add all ingredients except sour cream and cheese. Layer in casserole starting with ground beef mixture, noodles, sour cream and cheese. Repeat layers. Bake 20 min. at 350 degrees.