Hamburger Casserole

From Company's Coming Casseroles, this is a simple and family friendly recipe.

2 cups cooked small egg noodles
500 g ground beef
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 cup chopped onion
1/4 tsp garlic powder or minced garlic clove
2 x 213 ml tomato sauce
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 cup sour cream
1 cup cottage cheese
1 cup grated mozzarella cheese

1. Prepare noodles as directed on package.  Drain.  Measure.  Spread in bottom of 1.5 L casserole.
2. Scramble-fry beef in cooking oil until brown.  Drain and discard fat.
3. Add onion, garlic tomato sauce, salt and pepper to meat.  Simmer gently for 15 minutes.  Pour over noodles in casserole.
4. Spread sour cream over meat, making a smooth, level surface
5. Spoon cottage cheese over top.
6. Layer cheese over top to cover completely.  Bake uncovered in 350F oven for 30 minutes until bubbly.

Serves 6 to 8