Sour Cream Noodle Bake

INGREDIENTS

• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup grated sharp Cheddar
• Crusty French bread, for serving
• Pinch red pepper flakes
• 1 1/4 cups small curd cottage cheese
• 1/2 cup sliced green onions (less to taste)
• One 15-ounce can tomato sauce
• 1 1/4 pounds ground chuck
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 8 ounces egg noodles