1 lb. ground beef
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. onion powder
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 c. small curd cottage cheese
1 c. (8 oz.) sour cream
1 1/2 c. minced chives
8 oz. medium egg noodles, cooked and drained
3/4 c. shredded Cheddar cheese

In a skillet over medium heat, cook beef until no longer pink; drain. Add tomato sauce, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, combine the cottage cheese, sour cream and chives; fold in noodles. In a greased 3-quart baking dish, layer half of the noodle mixture and meat mixture. Repeat layers. Cover and bake at 350°F for 35 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese.

Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.