Preparation:
In large bowl, mix 1st 7 ingredients until well blended; set aside. In medium bowl, mix together spaghetti sauce, cooked ground beef and cooked sausage. In 12x8x2 inch baking dish, spread 3/4 cup meat sauce. Layer 3 uncooked noodles on top of meat sauce. Spread with 1/2 of cottage cheese mixture and 11/2 cups meat sauce. Layer 3 more noodles on top of meat sauce. Spread with remaining cottage cheese mixture. Top with remaining 3 noodles and remaining meat sauce. Pour water around edges of casserole. Cover tightly with foil.
Bake in 375 degree oven 45 minutes. Uncover and bake 15 minutes more, or until noodles are tender. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Serve with parmesan cheese. |