1 (8 oz.) pkg. macaroni dumplings
1 lb. ground meat
1 tbsp. butter
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 (16 oz.) jar Prego meat flavored spaghetti sauce
2 tbsp. parsley flakes
1 tsp. oregano
1/2 pt. cottage cheese (optional)
1 (6 oz.) pkg. Mozzarella cheese

Cook dumplings according to package directions. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Brown meat in butter. Add salt, pepper, spaghetti sauce, parsley flakes, and oregano.

In a 2-quart casserole layer dumplings, meat sauce, cottage cheese, and Mozzarella cheese. You have enough to do this twice. Place uncovered in oven until cheese on top melts. This freezes well and serves 6.