Ingredients

• 8 ounces shell or elbow macaroni
• 1 envelope sloppy Joe mix
• 1 pound ground beef, cooked and drained
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 cup water
• 16 ounces cottage cheese
• 1 cup grated cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. Cook pasta and drain.
2. Brown meat and add sloppy Joe mix, tomato paste, tomato sauce and 1 cup water.
3. In a greased 2 1/2-quart dish layer half the pasta, half the cottage cheese, half the meat sauce. Repeat. Top with cheese.
4. Bake at 350 degrees F for 40-50 minutes.