Preheat and Cook Pasta: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Boil your spaghetti noodles until al dente (firm). Drain and set aside.
Combine Cheese Mixture: Combine the cream cheese, sour cream, and cottage cheese until well blended.
Brown Beef and Combine with Sauce: Brown the ground beef, and when done, drain well. Combine the ground beef with the spaghetti sauce.
Assemble Casserole – Layer 1: Put a few slices of butter into a 9×13 inch pan. Pour half of the cooked spaghetti noodles on top.
Assemble Casserole – Layer 2: Pour the cream cheese mixture on top of the noodles. Spread well.
Assemble Casserole – Layer 3: Pour the rest of the noodles on top of the cream cheese mixture. Put a few more slices of butter on top of the noodles.
Assemble Casserole – Layer 4: Pour the spaghetti and meat sauce on top of the noodles.
Bake (First Round): Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
Add Cheese and Bake (Second Round): After 30 minutes, pour the desired amount of grated cheddar cheese on top and return to the oven for 15 minutes to allow the cheese to melt.
Enjoy: Let the casserole cool slightly before serving.
Tried this out twice and it was a hit on both occasions! Eager to make it once more.
Instant Pot Dill Pickle Chicken
How to keep head lice away from children (and adults!)
How to clean and deglaze the oven with the pot method
Spiced Apple, Caramel, and Custard Traybake Recipe
Beyoncé Announces Departure from the U.S.: “My New Country Album Goes Unheard”