Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup finely diced onions
  • 3 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning (divided)
  • 3 cups Marinara sauce (divided)
  • 1 pound Spaghetti noodles
  • Kosher salt (to taste (for the pasta water))
  • 8 ounces cream cheese (softened to room temperature)
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 cups freshly grated mozzarella cheese

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9" x 13" pan and set aside.
  • Add olive oil to a large pan or skillet and heat over medium high heat. Add onion and saute for 3 minutes. Add garlic and saute 1 more minute until fragrant. Add ground beef and saute, breaking up as you go,1 until browned.
  • Drain beef and return to pan. Season with 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning and mix well with 2 cups marinara sauce and set aside.
  • While the beef cooks, boil spaghetti in well salted water for 3 minutes less than the al dente time listed on the package.
  • Drain and return to the pot and mix well to combine with 1 cup marinara sauce. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl combine cream cheese, ricotta cheese, garlic powder and remaining teaspoon of Italian seasoning. Mix well.
  • Assemble the casserole: Place half the spaghetti in an even layer in the 9" x 13" pan. Evenly spread the cheese mixture over the top of the spaghetti. Place the remaining spaghetti in a single layer over the top of the cheese. Spread the beef and sauce mixture evenly over the top of the spaghetti. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake for 30 minutes or until the top is golden brown. If you want it browner, broil for 2-3 minutes, but keep a close eye on it so the cheese doesn't burn. Serve immediately.