1 lb. Italian sausage, hamburger or ground turkey
1 (15 oz.) can pizza sauce
1 (4 oz.) jar mushrooms (opt.)

Mix: 1 1/2 c. cottage cheese 1/4 c. Parmesan cheese Garlic powder & parsley

Remaining ingredients: 1 (6 oz.) pkg. shredded Muenster or Monterey Jack cheese (or more) 3/4 c. hot water

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Use 12"x9" dish. Cook meat and drain. Layer in dish beginning with sauce. Add uncooked noodles at a time. End with cheese on top. Pour hot water into dish and cover tightly with foil. Bake 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours. Let stand 5 minutes.