1 (8 oz.) pkg. shell macaroni
1 pkg. sloppy joe mix
1 lb. ground chuck
1 (16 oz.) can tomato paste
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
16 oz. creamed cottage cheese
1/2 c. grated Cheddar cheese

Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain. Prepare seasoning mix with ground chuck, tomato paste, tomato sauce, and 1 1/4 cups water as package label directs. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In 2 1/2 quart casserole, layer half the macaroni, half the cottage cheese, and half the meat sauce; repeat. Top with Cheddar cheese. Bake, uncovered, 40 to 50 minutes, or until bubbling.