1 lb. ground beef
1/2 c. chopped onion
Dash minced garlic (opt.)
1/2 tsp. salt
1 3/4 c. spaghetti sauce
6 oz. spiral noodles, cooked & drained
1 c. cottage cheese
2 c. shredded Mozzarella cheese, divided
Grated Parmesan cheese

In a large skillet, brown beef with onion, garlic and salt. Stir in spaghetti sauce; simmer until heated. Remove 1 cup meat sauce; set aside. Stir noodles into the remaining sauce. Place half of noodle sauce mixture in greased 2 quart casserole. Cover with cottage cheese and 1 cup Mozzarella cheese. Add remaining noodle-sauce mixture; top with 1 cup of reserved meat sauce and remaining Mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cover; bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Makes 6 to 8 servings.