Enough to hold comfortably Preheat oven to 350 deg. Cook noodles according to directions on package, drain. Lightly brown meat in butter. Pour off excess fat. Add salt, pepper, and garlic salt. Add tomato sauce and optional chopped tomatoes. Simmer over medium heat for a few minutes. In a separate bowl, mix cottage cheese, sour cream, scallions, cabbage and noodles. Butter the casserole, and alternate layers, starting with noodles, then tomato sauce/beef mix. Finish with meat layer, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top. Cook for 3045 mins until contents are hot and bubbly. Serve hot. This dish freezes well. from Becky Croom