1 (8 oz.) pkg. macaroni noodles
1 env. sloppy joe seasoning
1 lb. ground beef or chuck
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
16 oz. carton creamed cottage cheese
1/2 c. grated cheddar cheese

Cook macaroni as label directs; drain. Meanwhile, prepare seasoning mix with meat, tomato paste and sauce and 1 1/4 cups water as package label directs. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In 2 1/2 quart casserole dish layer 1/2 the noodles, 1/2 the cottage cheese and 1/2 the meat sauce. Repeat. Top with cheddar cheese. Bake, uncovered 40 to 50 minutes or until bubbly.