Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1-3/4 cups spaghetti sauce
  • 6 ounces spiral noodles, cooked and drained
  • 1 cup small curd 4% cottage cheese
  • 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
  • Grated Parmesan cheese
  • Minced fresh basil

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, brown beef with onion, garlic and salt. Stir in spaghetti sauce; simmer until heated. Remove 1 cup meat sauce; set aside. Stir noodles into the remaining sauce. Place half of the noodle mixture in a greased 2-qt. casserole. Cover with cottage cheese and 1 cup mozzarella cheese.
  • Add remaining noodle mixture; top with reserved meat sauce and remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cover; bake for 20-25 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. If desired, sprinkle with basil.