Baked Spaghetti with Ground Beef

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This yummy spaghetti casserole will be requested again and again for potlucks and family gatherings. From Westminster, Maryland, Louise Miller writes, 'It's especially popular with my grandchildren, who just love all the cheese.'

By Allrecipes Member
Published on August 3, 2021
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Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 25 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1 (16 ounce) package spaghetti

  • 1 pound ground beef

  • 1 medium onion, chopped

  • 1 (26 ounce) jar meatless spaghetti sauce

  • ½ teaspoon seasoned salt

  • 2 eggs

  • ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • 5 tablespoons butter, melted

  • 2 cups small curd cottage cheese

  • 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

  1. Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the spaghetti sauce and seasoned salt; set aside.

  2. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, Parmesan cheese and butter. Drain spaghetti; add to egg mixture and toss to coat.

  3. Place half of the spaghetti mixture in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Top with half of the cottage cheese, meat sauce and mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 40 minutes. Uncover; bake 20-25 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.