Layered Spaghetti Casserole
- 1 lb spaghetti noodles
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 8 oz. ricotta cheese
- 16 oz. cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup chopped chives
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 1 large onion
- 1 can mushrooms (drained)
- 16 oz. marinara or spaghetti sauce
- 4 oz. tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper
- Preheat oven to 350º
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions
- Drain
- Mix in butter, and transfer to a 9×13 casserole dish
- In a medium bowl, combine next four ingredients (dairy products and chives), and spread over spaghetti
- Brown ground beef and onion.
- Drain and add remaining ingredients including salt and pepper to taste
- Spread meat over cheese layer
- Cover and bake for 45 minutes