Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.

Step 2

Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain.

Step 3

Meanwhile, brown and crumble the ground beef with green pepper and garlic until beef is no longer pink. Drain. Add the tomato sauce, sugar, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine. Add the drained, cooked noodles to the meat sauce. Mix well.

Step 4

In a medium bowl, combine the cottage cheese and cream cheese until smooth and thoroughly combined. Add the sour cream and green onions. Mix well.

Step 5

Layer half of the noodle mixture into the prepared dish. Top with all of the cream cheese mixture, spreading evenly over the top of the noodles. Add the remaining noodle mixture over the top. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese.

Step 6

Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until heated through and the cheese is melted.