Spaghetti Pie Casserole With Cottage Cheese
If you're looking for a new way to enjoy spaghetti, look no further than spaghetti pie casserole with cottage cheese. This recipe takes the classic dish of spaghetti and meat sauce and turns it into a hearty and delicious casserole that's perfect for a family meal or a potluck dinner.
Ingredients
To make spaghetti pie casserole with cottage cheese, you'll need the following ingredients:
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jar (24 ounces) spaghetti sauce
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Olive oil, for cooking
Instructions
Follow these steps to make spaghetti pie casserole with cottage cheese:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat some olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, onion, and garlic, and cook until the beef is browned and the onion is translucent.
- Add the spaghetti sauce to the skillet and bring to a simmer. Let simmer for 5-10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, mix together the cooked spaghetti, cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, and eggs.
- Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray. Spread half of the spaghetti mixture into the bottom of the dish.
- Pour the meat sauce over the spaghetti mixture in the dish.
- Spread the remaining spaghetti mixture over the meat sauce.
- Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the top of the casserole.
- Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving.
Variations
If you want to mix things up a bit, try these variations on spaghetti pie casserole with cottage cheese:
- Use ground turkey or chicken instead of ground beef.
- Add some diced bell pepper or mushrooms to the meat sauce.
- Use ricotta cheese instead of cottage cheese.
- Add some chopped spinach or kale to the spaghetti mixture.
- Top the casserole with some chopped fresh herbs, like basil or parsley.
Conclusion
Spaghetti pie casserole with cottage cheese is a delicious and easy twist on a classic dish. With its hearty meat sauce and cheesy spaghetti filling, it's sure to be a hit with your family and friends. Give it a try and see for yourself how tasty it can be!