Molly Brown Casserole

Comfort food from my childhood and a perennial top choice for my own children's birthday dinners.  A mid-20th century take on lasagna -- this mildly tangy casserole is easy to make and easy to like.  When I can't find crinkly noodles, I use mini lasagna noodles or even regular lasagna broken in pieces or, in a pinch, egg noodles.  But the pasta's ruffled edge is part of the pleasure of this dish and worth looking for.

In lightly salted boiling water, cook

1 (16-oz) package crinkly noodles

then drain and stir with

3 Tablespoons butter

in a 9"x13" pan.

Brown

1 lb. hamburger

Mix

1½ cup cottage cheese
8 ounces cream cheese
2/3 cup sour cream
¼ cup grated onion
1 teaspoon marjoram

and pour over noodles.  Mix browned hamburger with

2 cups tomato sauce
½ Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
3 drops Tabasco sauce

and pour over cheese mixture. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes.