Company Casserole

1/2 lb. Wide Noodles
1 T. Poppy Seeds
2 T. Butter
2 lbs. Ground Beef
4—8 oz. Cans Tomato Sauce
1/2 t. Basil
1 t. Lemon Pepper (optional)

2 c. Cottage Cheese

2—8oz. Pkgs. Cream Cheese

1/2 C. Sour Cream

2/3. C. Green Onion, minced

2 T. Green Pepper

4 T. Butter, melted

Cook noodles 8 minutes and drain.  Pour the 4 T. melted butter over noodles and sprinkle with poppy seeds and mix.  

Brown beef, add tomato sauce, basil, and lemon pepper.

Mix cheese, sour cream, onion, green pepper and cottage cheese in bowl. 

In casserole dish, put 1/2 noodles, cheese mixture, then rest of the noodles and beef mixture on top.  Put in refrigerator or cook @ 375 degrees for 45 minutes for oblong dish and longer for a round dish.