Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
For the sauce; cook the ground beef or sausage meat with onion and garlic, chili powder, basil, oregano and cayenne; cook until browned; drain fat.
Add in tomato paste and stir over medium-low heat for 2 minutes.
Add in crushed tomatoes, bring to simmer and cook uncovered over medium-low heat stirring occasionally for 1-1/2 to 2 hours (the longer this sauce cooks the thicker and richer it will be, if you find that the sauce is too thick add in some water and continue cooking).
Season with salt and pepper; set aside.
Meanwhile cook the macaroni pasta until just al dente (do not overcook the pasta) drain then place into a bowl.
Add in 3 cups cottage cheese, 1 cup grated mozzeralla cheese, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; mix to combine with a wooden spoon.
Spread about 1-1/2 cups cup meat sauce into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Top meat sauce (just dollup the meat sauce then spread with a spoon, you do not have to cover completely with the meat sauce) then with 1/3 of the cottage cheese/macaroni mixture, then sprinkle about 1 cup shredded mozzeralla or cheddar cheese.
Repeat the layers 2 more times (make certain to save some meat sauce for the top of the casserole).
Top with remaining meat sauce.
In a small bowl combine the topping ingredients together until blended, then sprinkle over the top of the casserole.
At this point you can cover the casserole and refrigerate until ready to bake.
Bake at 350 degrees for 40-50 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
Let stand for 15 minutes before serving.
Delicious!

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	578.34 Kcal (2421 kJ)
Calories from fat	258 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	28.67g	44%
Cholesterol	93.38mg	31%
Sodium	1903.17mg	79%
Potassium	533.38mg	11%
Total Carbs	29.87g	10%
Sugars	8.23g	33%
Dietary Fiber	3.17g	13%
Protein	48.42g	97%
Vitamin C	3.2mg	5%
Iron	1.6mg	9%
Calcium	894.1mg	89%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	171.3 Kcal (717 kJ)
Calories from fat	76.42 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.49g	44%
Cholesterol	27.66mg	31%
Sodium	563.69mg	79%
Potassium	157.98mg	11%
Total Carbs	8.85g	10%
Sugars	2.44g	33%
Dietary Fiber	0.94g	13%
Protein	14.34g	97%
Vitamin C	1mg	5%
Iron	0.5mg	9%
Calcium	264.8mg	89%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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