Casseroleiffic

Ladies, a quick and easy weeknight meal - and a quick and easy post!

This is from my sister-in-law, an excellent chef - she makes it for "babysitter nights" and any other occasion when a make-ahead kid-friendly casserole is in order (playgroup, anyone?).

2/3 pkg of egg noodles (or regular pasta if you prefer) - broad width
1 can of tomato sauce (15 oz)
1 lb of ground beef (if you like more beef - and we do! - use 1 1/2 lbs of meat and add anther can of tomato sauce above)
1 tub (8 oz) cream cheese
10-12 oz cottage cheese

Cook the noodles - use enough to fill the bottom of a deep casserole dish to about three inches.

Mix the entire tub of cream cheese with 2/3 of the tub of cottage cheese until mixture is well blended.

Brown the beef on teh stove and drain the fat. Add the can of tomato sauce to the beef and bring to a boil.

Dump the drained cooked noodles into the bottom of the casserole. Layer/spread the cheese mixture over the top of the noodles. Pour the beef and sauce mixture on top fo the cheese so that the beef is spread evenly over the top.

Cover and bake a 350 degrees until the sides of the casserole boil (approx. 25 -30 mins).
Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Makes 4 servings.