In a skillet over medium heat, cook beef until no longer pink; drain.
Add tomato sauce, salt, garlic powder, onion powder and pepper. Bring to boil.
Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine the cottage cheese, sour cream and chives; fold in noodles.
In a greased 3 quart baking dish, layer half of the noodle mixture and meat mixture. Repeat layers.
Cover and bake at 350°F for 35 minutes.
Uncover, sprinkle with cheese.
Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.