The following recipe was a family favorite....once the kids got to be older I did have to double the recipe to feed 4 hungry teens.
alice
1 package (8 ounces) shell macaroni
1 envelope (1 5/16 ounces) Sloppy Joe Seasoning Mix
1 pound ground chuck
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 (16 ounce) carton creamed cottage cheese
1 cup grated Cheddar cheese
cook macaroni according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, brown ground chuck and combine with seasoning mix, tomato paste, tomato sauce, and 1/4 cups of water... bring to boil and then simmer for 5 minutes. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In 2 1/2 quart casserole, layer half macaroni, one half cottage cheese, and one half meat sauce; repeat. Top with cheddar cheese. Bake, uncovered, 40 to 50 minutes or until bubbling. Makes 6 servings.