Preheat oven to 350F. Saute sausage meat till light
brown. Drain fat, separate meat with fork, set
aside. Saute onion, garlic & mushrooms. Add sausage
meat, spices. Stir in sauce. Add macaroni & stir.
Arrange alternate layers of macaroni-meat mixture
and cottage cheese; ending with meat. Top with bread
crumbs & cheese if desired. Bake at 350F for 25-30
min. SERVES:4