Double Cheese Casserole

We discovered this recipe shortly after we were married and it's been a favorite ever since!

1 &1/2 cups dry elbow macaroni noodles, cooked and drained

1 lb. ground beef or turkey

1 small onion, diced

1 (15-oz) can tomato sauce
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper

1/2 cup cottage cheese (optional; add extra sour cream if omitting)

1 3-oz. pkg. cream cheese

1/4 to 1/2 cup sour cream (depending on if adding cottage cheese or not)

1 medium tomato, sliced

Heat oven to 350.

In a large skillet, cook and stir meat and onion, until meat is browned and onion is tender.

Drain any fat.

Stir in tomato sauce, salt & pepper.

Heat to boiling and simmer 1 minute.

Remove from heat and stir in cottage cheese, cream cheese, and sour cream until well blended.

Pour into ungreased 1 1/2 quart casserole dish.
Add cooked, drained noodles

Arrange sliced tomatoes on top.

Cover and bake 30 minutes or until bubbly.

4-6 servings.