2 c. macaroni noodles (I use Texas shaped pasta)
1 lb. ground beef
1 pkg. taco seasoning mix
1 (8 oz.) can stewed tomatoes, chopped
1 c. sm. curd cottage cheese
1 c. sour cream
1 (4 oz.) can green chilies, chopped
4 oz. cheddar cheese (I also add Monterey Jack, we like both & lots of it)
1/2 can black olives (opt.)

Cook noodles; rain. Brown ground beef; drain. Add taco seasoning according to package directions. Stir in tomatoes, simmer 10 minutes. Add olives. Gently mix noodles with cottage cheese, sour cream and green chilies. In greased casserole layer noodles with meat; repeat. Top with grated cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until cheese melts and browns.

This doubles easily and I always make 2 and freeze one before baking then add grated cheese when I bake it.