CHEESY SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE

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This casserole is so yummy, with the addition of all that cheese....how could you go wrong!(note: plan ahead, this casserole needs to sit in the fridge for a couple of hours, or overnight)

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 1h15m

Yield 6-7 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
1 -2 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
1 -2 clove fresh minced garlic (optional)
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce (seasoned or plain)
salt and pepper
1 cup cream-style cottage cheese
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1/4 cup sour cream
1/3 cup chopped scallions or 1/3 cup green onion
2 tablespoons green peppers, chopped
1 (7 ounce) package spaghetti, cooked and tossed with oil
2 -3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 -2 cup grated mozzarella cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease a 2-qt casserole dish.
  • Brown ground beef with 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese, (and garlic, if using); drain off any fat.
  • Add tomato sauce, salt and pepper, cook and simmer over med-low heat for 25-30 mins; remove from heat.
  • In a separate bowl, combine cottage cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, onions and green pepper.
  • Spread half of the cooked and drained spaghetti in prepared casserole dish.
  • Cover with the cheese mixture.
  • Add remaining spaghetti, and drizzle the melted butter on top.
  • Spread the tomato/meat sauce over the top of the spaghetti.
  • Chill in the fridge for 2 hours, or overnight, to blend the flavors.
  • Remove from the fridge 20 mins before baking.
  • Bake for 45 mins, or until hot and bubbly.
  • If desired top with 1-2 cups grated mozzeralla cheese the last 15 mins of baking.

Chaudhary Mehmood
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This is my go-to recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's always a hit with my family.


Freedom Orukpe
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I'm not a huge fan of spaghetti, but I thought this recipe was pretty good. The cheese sauce was really flavorful.


Evalynn P.
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This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was delicious. I will definitely be making it again.


Bipul Sing
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Meh.


Chams Cooper
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I found this recipe to be a bit too cheesy for my taste, but my kids loved it.


Islandgirl Spencer
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover spaghetti. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Syed Huzam Kazmi
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Yum!


Soko Thelma
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. I like to use a variety of cheeses, such as mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan.


Terry Hatler
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I often add vegetables like broccoli or zucchini to make it even healthier.


Hodan xuseen maxamad
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Not bad!


Winnie Mayanja
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste, but it was easy to make and my kids enjoyed it.


Krishna Niroula
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I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. The cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the spaghetti was cooked just right.


MD Emran Hosan
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Amazing! It was a great way to use up leftover spaghetti.


Yassine Elkhattab
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I used whole wheat spaghetti and reduced-fat cheese, and it was still delicious! My family loved it.


CYBORG
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This is a lasagna-inspired spaghetti dish that was quick and easy to make. It was a hit with the entire family and will be made again.


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