The noodles according to instructions
onion in olive oil until lucid
dried oregano and basil with freshly ground pepper and salt and cook for just a few seconds
add garlic (either crushed with a garlic press or chopped very fine) but be careful not to burn. low heat is the ticket.
Sauce or puree and just simmer on low for a few minutes
mix the cooked noodles with the sour cream and cottage cheese, and half the cheddar cheese. mix well
one layer of the noodle mixture in the bottom of a casserole dish
One layer of the beef mixture
layer of the noodle mixture
Top with remaining 1 cup of Cheddar cheese.
Bake at 350° for 20 minutes