David's Favorite Casserole

Source: Pam Ostrander
Yield: 2 quart casserole

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
• 2 cups spaghetti sauce (or tomato)
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• dash pepper
• 8 oz. cooked spaghetti (any pasta)
• 2 cups sliced carrots, cooked
• 1 cup yogurt (or sour cream)
• 1 cup cottage cheese (or ricotta)
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 cup grated cheddar

1. Brown beef and onions.
2. Add sauce and spices, simmer 5 minutes.
3. Combine cottage cheese, parsley, yogurt.
4. Layer in a greased 2 qt. casserole: meat, noodles, carrots, cottage cheese, sauce.  Repeat, ending with noodles.
5. Top with grated cheddar.
6. Bake at 350º for 30 minutes.

Note: Freezes well.