Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 F.
2. In a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat, add butter and olive oil. Add vegetables and sauté until the onions become translucent and vegetables soften a bit.
3. Add ground beef to vegetable mixture and cook until meat is brown.
4. Add tomatoes and Parmesan rind. Then add the 1 tablespoon of Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt and pepper, turn heat to low and let simmer for at least 5 minutes.
5. While the sauce is cooking, cook the noodles al dente per the package directions. 
6. Mix the cooked noodles, sour cream, cottage cheese and remaining Italian seasoning in a separate bowl. Set aside.
7. Remove the Parmesan rind from the meat mixture.
8. In a baking dish layer half of the noodle mixture, half the meat sauce and half of the mozzarella cheese. Then repeat. 
9. Bake for 20-30 minutes or until cheese melts and dish is bubbling.