Layered Deluxe Beef Casserole
["1 1/2 to 2 lb. lean ground beef", "3 Tbsp. margarine", "2 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce, seasoned", "1 large jar sliced mushrooms (optional)", "1 (8 oz.) pkg. thin curly noodles, cooked", "1 c. large curd cottage cheese", "1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese", "1 (8 oz.) carton commercial sour cream", "1/2 c. chopped onions", "1/4 c. chopped green pepper"]
["Cook noodles according to package directions.", "Brown beef in margarine and add tomato sauce.", "Add mushrooms; simmer and set aside to cool.", "Combine cottage cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, onions and green pepper in a bowl.", "Mix thoroughly.", "Spread half the drained noodles in a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish and top with cheese mixture.", "Add remaining noodles.", "Spread meat and tomato mixture on top.", "Cover with foil and bake in a 375\u00b0 oven for 30 minutes.", "Uncover and bake 15 minutes more."]
["lean ground beef", "margarine", "tomato sauce", "mushrooms", "thin curly noodles", "cheese", "cream cheese", "sour cream", "onions", "green pepper"]