8 oz. (4 c.) med. egg noodles
1 lb. ground beef
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/2 tsp. oregano (opt.)
1 c. ketchup
1/4 c. sour cream
1 tbsp. instant minced onion
1 1/2 c. cheddar cheese, shredded
1 c. tomato sauce
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
8 oz. pkg. cream cheese
8 oz. (1 c.) sm. curd cottage cheese
1/4 c. chopped green pepper
2 tbsp. butter, melted

Cook noodles according to package directions. In heavy 10 inch skillet, brown ground beef with garlic and oregano. Drain. Stir in ketchup, tomato sauce and seasoning.

In large bowl combine cream cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, green pepper and minced onion; blend well. Place half of noodles in 13 x 9 inch pan; spread on cheese mixture and top with remaining noodles. Pour melted butter over noodles and cover with meat mixture. Bake uncovered near center of preheated 350 degree oven for 35 minutes or until begins to bubble at edges. Sprinkle cheese on top and bake 10 minutes more. 8 (1 cup) servings.