Ingredients

Serves: 6-8
Prep Time: 5-10 minutes
Cook Time:50-60 minutes
• 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 butter, melted
• 5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
• 2 cups small curd cottage cheese, divided OR Ricotta

Instructions

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