Mama's Best Ziti

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 8 ounces tomato sauce
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp dried basil
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup minced chives
• 8 ounces ziti noodles (cooked and drained)
• 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

1. Cook noodles.
2. Brown ground beef with onion. Add garlic during last 30 seconds.
3. Add tomato sauce and spices. Bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes.
5. Stir in cottage cheese, sour cream, chives, and noodles.
6. Bake in skillet or 9x13 at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.
7. Add shredded cheese and back 5 minutes longer until cheese is melted.