Brown & drain ground beef in skillet. Add beans.

In large non-stick skillet, heat oil. Add jalapeno, onion, and garlic. Cook until onions are transparent. Add tomato sauce, chiles, chili powder, oregano, and cumin. Bring to a boil and reduce hit. Simmer for 15-20 minutes.

In medium bowl, combine cottage or ricotta cheese, egg white, cilantro, salt.

Grease 13 x 9 x 2 baking pan. Cover bottom with 3/4 C tomato sauce mixture. Place layer of noodles on top. Spreak half of the beef mixture over noodles. Next, place another layer of noodles on top. Spread with remaining beef mixture. Layer with remaining noodles. Pour remaining sauce mixture on top. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese.

Pour water around edges. Tightly cover with foil.

Cool 10-15 minutes before serving.