Spaghetti Casserole
A hearty and comforting spaghetti casserole layered with ground beef, creamy cottage cheese, and melted mozzarella. Perfect for family dinners or potlucks, this dish combines classic Italian flavors in a satisfying baked meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 65 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 2 cups small curd cottage cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1 (16-ounce) package spaghetti
- 1 onion, chopped
- 5 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 (32-ounce) jar meatless spaghetti sauce
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon seasoned salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until tender but still firm, about 12 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and chopped onion until browned and soft, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat, then stir in the spaghetti sauce and seasoned salt. Remove from heat.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, melted butter, and grated Parmesan cheese. Add the cooked spaghetti and toss to coat well.
- Layer half of the spaghetti mixture in the prepared baking dish. Spread half of the cottage cheese over the spaghetti. Top with 2 cups of mozzarella cheese and half of the meat sauce. Repeat the layers, finishing with the remaining mozzarella cheese. Cover with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 150mg