Shelly's Recipe

EASY HAMBURGER CASSEROLE

Category: Casseroles - Beef

12 oz wide egg noodles, cooked and drained
1 lb ground beef
1 small onion and bell pepper, chopped
2 ribs celery, chopped
1/2 cup dry red wine
1 6 oz) can tomato paste
1 (4 oz) can sliced mushrooms, drained
1/2 tsp oregano and garlic salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 (8 oz) container sour cream
1 (12 oz) container small curd cottage cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, divided

Brown and drain ground beef in a skillet. Stir in chopped vegetables. Cook, covered, over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, or until vegetables are tender. Stir in wine and next 3 ingredients; set aside. Stir together next sour cream, cottage cheese and seasonings. Add noodles; toss to coat. Spread half the noodles in a light greased 13x9 inch baking dish. Top with half the meat mixture, 1 cup mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup parmesan cheese. Repeat with remaining noodles and meat. Bake, uncovered at 350 for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and bake, uncovered, 10 minutes, or until cheese melts.