1 lb. ground beef
1 sm. onion
Garlic powder, sweet basil, ground oregano, black pepper to taste

Brown together; set aside.

TOMATO SAUCE:

1 (1 lb.) can tomatoes
1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce

Season with:
2 tbsp. sugar
1 tbsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. each basil, oregano
1 tbsp. onion powder

3 c. creamed cottage cheese

Mix cottage cheese with: 2 lg. eggs

1 lb. Cheddar cheese, shredded

Brown beef with onion, season to taste.

Prepare tomato sauce or use prepared sauce. Heat oven to 350 degrees.

In 9x13x2 inch pan layer as follows: Noodle layer, 1/2 cup sauce, cottage cheese mixture, noodle layer, ground beef mixture, 1 - 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce, 1/2 pound Cheddar cheese, noodle layer, (optional 1 small can mushrooms, green/black olives, sliced pepperoni), 1 cup tomato sauce, 1/2 pound (or to taste) each Mozzarella and Cheddar cheeses. Bake uncovered 45 minutes. 12 servings.