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Baked Spaghetti Casserole

Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Main Course
Keyword: Casserole

Ingredients

  • 1/2 – 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1/2 green pepper, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 14.5 oz can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 can tomato sauce
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 – 1  lb spaghetti
  • 1 cup cottage or ricotta cheese
  • 3 oz cream cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 1/2 cup  shredded Mozzarella or Italian blend cheese

Instructions

  • In a large skillet, brown ground beef with onion, pepper and garlic. Drain. Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce and seasonings. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes before removing from heat to cool.
  • Meanwhile, cook spaghetti al dente, according to package directions. Drain and rinse in cool water.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the cottage or ricotta cheese, cream cheese, egg and Parmesan cheese until combined. Add spaghetti and stir until well mixed. Pour into a greased 13×9 casserole dish. Spoon the meat sauce on top of the spaghetti and cover with shredded cheese.
  • Bake at 375 degrees for 20-25 minutes, until cheese is melted and golden. (If made during stolen moments, let the casserole dish come to room temperature while the oven heats.)

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