LAYERED ITALIAN CASSEROLE

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Yum! That's the only response you'll get from your friends and family when they try this super-supper from Joyce Benninger of Owen Sound, Ontario. She writes, "It tastes just like lasagna but with less preparation time."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

12 ounces uncooked spaghetti
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (15 ounces each) Italian tomato sauce
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon dried oregano
4 cups 1% cottage cheese
2-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided

Steps:

Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook the beef, onion and garlic until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the tomato sauce, parsley and oregano; heat through. , In a large bowl, combine the cottage cheese, 2 cups mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Drain the spaghetti., Spread 1 cup meat sauce into a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Layer with half of the spaghetti, cheese mixture and remaining meat sauce. Repeat layers (dish will be full). , Cover and bake at 350° for 45 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until heated through and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 1067mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 39g protein.