1 (8 oz.) pkg. shell macaroni
1 (1 5/16 oz.) env. Sloppy Joe seasoning mix
1 lb. ground chuck
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
2 (8 oz.) cartons creamed cottage cheese (I use Mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese instead of cottage cheese)
1/2 c. grated Cheddar cheese

Cook macaroni as package label directs; drain. Meanwhile brown ground chuck and drain fat. 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 cottage cheese, and half the meat sauce; repeat. Top with cheddar cheese. Bake, uncovered, 40-50 minutes, or until bubbling. Makes 6 servings.