Beef Noodle Casserole

4 cups noodles (about 1/2 pound), cooked
1 tablespoon butter
1 pound ground beef
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 cup cottage cheese
1/4 cup sour cream
8 ounces cream cheese
1/3 cup sliced green onions
1 tablespoon minced green bell pepper
2 tablespoons melted butter

Brown the beef in 1 tablespoon butter; add tomato sauce and remove from heat.

Combine cottage cheese with next four ingredients. Layer some of the noodles, dot with cheese mixture and cover with some sauce, repeating layers until everything is used. Pour 2 tablespoons melted butter on top.

Bake ar 375 degrees F for 45 minutes.