1 (8 oz.) pkg. shell macaroni
1 envelope sloppy joe mix
1 lb. ground chuck
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
2 (8 oz.) cartons cream cottage cheese
1/2 c. grated Cheddar cheese

Cook macaroni as directed, drain. Prepare seasoning mix with ground chuck, tomato paste, tomato sauce and 1 1/4 cups water as package label directs. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In 2 1/2 quart casserole, layer half the macaroni, half the cottage cheese and half the meat sauce, repeat. Top with Cheddar cheese. Bake uncovered 40-50 minutes or until bubbling. Makes 6 servings.