Description
A rich and cheesy pasta casserole that combines the best elements of spaghetti and lasagna into one crowd-pleasing dish.
Ingredients
- 16 oz spaghetti noodles
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 8 oz cottage cheese
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup butter, sliced
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 baking dish
- Cook spaghetti al dente, drain and set aside
- Brown beef and onions; add garlic and marinara sauce
- Mix cottage cheese, cream cheese, and sour cream
- Layer: half spaghetti, half butter, cheese mixture, remaining spaghetti, remaining butter, meat sauce
- Top with mozzarella and Parmesan
- Bake covered 30 minutes, uncovered 15 minutes
- Rest 10 minutes before serving
Notes
For best results, slightly undercook pasta and allow casserole to rest before serving. Can be assembled a day ahead and refrigerated before baking.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes