Cheesy Spaghetti Casserole

Directions

1. 1
   Set oven to 350 degrees.
2. 2
   Grease a 2-qt casserole dish.
3. 3
   Brown ground beef with 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese, (and garlic, if using); drain off any fat.
4. 4
   Add tomato sauce, salt and pepper, cook and simmer over med-low heat for 25-30 mins; remove from heat.
5. 5
   In a separate bowl, combine cottage cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, onions and green pepper.
6. 6
   Spread half of the cooked and drained spaghetti in prepared casserole dish.
7. 7
   Cover with the cheese mixture.
8. 8
   Add remaining spaghetti, and drizzle the melted butter on top.
9. 9
   Spread the tomato/meat sauce over the top of the spaghetti.
10. 10
    Chill in the fridge for 2 hours, or overnight, to blend the flavors.
11. 11
    Remove from the fridge 20 mins before baking.
12. 12
    Bake for 45 mins, or until hot and bubbly.
13. 13
    If desired top with 1-2 cups grated mozzeralla cheese the last 15 mins of baking.