Cheesy Baked Spaghetti
Introduction
Cheesy Baked Spaghetti is one of those comforting, crowd-pleasing dinners that feels like a warm hug straight from the oven. It takes everything you love about classic spaghetti and turns it into a cozy casserole layered with creamy cottage cheese, savory meat sauce, and plenty of melted mozzarella. This dish is perfect for busy weeknights, potlucks, or when you need a make-ahead meal that everyone at the table will happily devour. It’s familiar, hearty, and irresistibly cheesy in the best possible way.
Ingredients
- 1 lb spaghetti, uncooked (450 g / 16 oz)
- 1 lb ground beef (450 g / 1 lb)
- 1 yellow onion, chopped (150 g / 5.3 oz)
- 4 cups marinara sauce (960 ml / 32 fl oz)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (3 g / 0.1 oz)
- 2 large eggs (100 g / 3.5 oz)
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (70 g / 2.5 oz)
- 2 cups cottage cheese, divided (450 g / 16 oz)
- 4 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded and divided (450 g / 16 oz)
Directions
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