This comforting baked spaghetti casserole combines tender pasta, savory meat sauce, and a blend of cheeses, all baked to perfection. It's an ideal dish for family dinners, potlucks, or meal prepping.

Ingredients

• 1 (16 oz) package spaghetti

• 1 lb ground beef

• 1 onion, chopped

• 1 (32 oz) jar meatless spaghetti sauce

• ½ tsp seasoned salt

• 2 large eggs

• ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 5 tbsp butter, melted

• 2 cups small curd cottage cheese

• 5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

Directions

1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

2. Cook Spaghetti: In a large pot, bring lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti until tender but firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain and set aside.

3. Prepare Meat Sauce: In a skillet over medium heat, cook and stir ground beef and chopped onion until the meat is browned and the onion is soft and translucent, approximately 5 to 7 minutes. Drain excess fat, then stir in spaghetti sauce and seasoned salt.

4. Mix Pasta: In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, Parmesan cheese, and melted butter. Add the cooked spaghetti to this mixture and toss to coat evenly.

5. Assemble Casserole: Place half of the spaghetti mixture into the prepared baking dish. Layer with half of the cottage cheese, 2 cups of mozzarella cheese, and half of the meat sauce. Repeat the layers with the remaining ingredients.

6. Bake: Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Remove the foil and sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese on top. Continue to bake until the cheese is melted and lightly browned, about 20 to 25 minutes.

7. Serve: Allow the casserole to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!

Nutritional Information (Per Serving)

• Calories: 609 kcal

• Total Fat: 34g (44% DV)

• Saturated Fat: 17g (85% DV)

• Cholesterol: 165mg (55% DV)

• Sodium: 1269mg (55% DV)

• Total Carbohydrates: 36g (13% DV)

• Dietary Fiber: 3g (12% DV)

• Sugars: 12g

• Protein: 38g (76% DV)

• Vitamin C: 4mg (4% DV)

• Calcium: 560mg (43% DV)

• Iron: 4mg (21% DV)

• Potassium: 898mg (19% DV)

*Note: Percent Daily Values (%DV) are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

Enjoy your meal!