Ingredients

The following ingredients have 7 Servings
  • 1 box (16 oz spaghetti noodles)
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 small onion (finely chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 1 jar (24 oz meatless pasta sauce)
  • 2 large eggs (slightly beaten)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup butter (melted)
  • 5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
  • 2 cups small curd cottage cheese (divided OR Ricotta)

Instruction

  • Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente
  • While pasta is cooking, prepare sauce
  • In a large skillet, brown ground beef until just about done
  • Add onion and cook until no pink remains in beef and onions are soft
  • Add garlic, pepper, onion powder, parsley and basil and stir together
  • Stir in pasta sauce
  • Bring to simmer and cook 5-6 minutes or until flavors have combined well
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
  • Coat 13x9 inch baking dish with cooking spray
  • Remove pasta from stove and drain well, transfer to large bowl
  • Add eggs, salt and butter to pasta and toss to combine
  • Place half of the pasta mixture in the baking dish
  • Add half of the meat sauce, then half of the cottage cheese and half of the mozzarella cheese
  • Repeat layers
  • Cover and bake for 30 minutes, uncover and continue baking for 20-25 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly
  • Let stand for 10-15 minutes before serving
  • Serve with fresh herbs if desired
  • ENJOY!