Old-School Spaghetti with Ground Beef

A nostalgic casserole combining spaghetti, ground beef, and a creamy cheese mixture baked in the oven.

Equipment

• 9×13 pan

Ingredients

• 1 lb of ground beef
• 1 jar of spaghetti sauce
• 8 oz of cream cheese
• ¼ cup sour cream
• ½ lb cottage cheese (equals 1 cup)
• ½ cup butter (1 stick)
• 1 pkg spaghetti 16 oz
• Grated cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°.
2. Boil your spaghetti noodles until al dente (firm). Drain and set aside until ready to assemble.
3. Combine the cream cheese, sour cream and cottage cheese until well blended.
4. Brown your hamburger and when done, drain well.
5. Combine the hamburger with your spaghetti sauce.
6. Put a few slices of butter into a 9×13 pan then pour half of your spaghetti noodles on top.
7. Take your cream cheese mixture and pour on top of the noodles. Spread well over noodles.
8. Pour the rest of the noodles on top of the cream cheese mixture.
9. Put a few more slices of butter on top of the noodles.
10. Pour your spaghetti and meat sauce on top of your noodles.
11. Put into the oven for 30 minutes.
12. After 30 minutes, pour the desired amount of grated cheese on top and return to the oven for 15 minutes to allow cheese to melt.