1 (7 oz.) pkg. elbow macaroni
2 c. cream cottage cheese
1 med. onion, chopped
2 tbsp. butter
1 lb. lean ground beef
1 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. flour
2 tsp. Italian seasoning
1 (8 oz.) tomato sauce
2 c. American cheese, shredded
Buttered bread crumbs

Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain well. Combine with cottage cheese, set aside. Saute onion in butter until transparent. Add ground beef. Cook until lightly browned. Stir in salt, flour, Italian seasoning and tomato sauce. Cook for 1 minute. Pour 1/3 of mixture into buttered 2 quart casserole. Top with 1/2 of macaroni mixture, then 1/2 of cheese. Repeat layers using 1/3 of sauce on top. Sprinkle bread crumbs on top. Bake 325 degrees uncovered for 45 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes.