Cheesy Beefy Baked Spaghetti

Method

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

   ⏱ 6 min

8. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F

   350°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

    ⏱ 30 min

16. Let stand for 10-15 minutes before serving

    ⏱ 15 min

17. Serve with fresh herbs if desired

18. ENJOY!