Baked Ziti

1 (16 oz.) box ziti macaroni (or any desired noodle)
1 lb. ground hamburger or sausage
½ onion, chopped
1 lg. jar spaghetti sauce
1 lb. cottage cheese or ricotta cheese
1 egg
8 oz. grated Mozzarella cheese
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. oregano
Dash of salt
Olive oil

Boil macaroni according to directions on box, drain, and cool. If planning to freeze before baking, cook the noodles al dente. Brown the meat and onion in olive oil. Add oregano, garlic powder, salt, and spaghetti sauce. Set aside a little bit of the grated cheese for the top. Mix cottage cheese, egg, and mozzarella cheese together and add to meat mixture. Mix the noodles in lasts and put in 9X13 oblong baking pan. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover with foil and bake 40 minutes at 350° or until very bubbly. Bake uncovered for the last 5 or 10 minutes.