Make-Ahead Beef-Carrot Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 Tbsp butter or margarine
• 14 c minced onion
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 2 8 oz cans tomato sauce
• 1 tsp salt
• 14 tsp pepper
• 1 c sour cream
• 1 c cream-style cottage cheese
• 14 c chopped fresh parsley
• 1 c sliced cooked carrots
• 8 oz medium noodles cooked and drained
• 1 c shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions

1. Brown beef in melted butter in skillet
2. When meat begins to turn color add onion and garlic
3. Saute until meat is browned Stir in tomato sauce salt and pepper
4. Simmer uncovered for 5 minutes