Ingredients
16ozspaghetti noodles,dried
1large yellow onion,chopped
6garlic cloves,minced
1½lbssweet Italian sausage,casing removed
3tspItalian seasoning,dried, divided
48ozspaghetti sauce,2 jars, divided
8ozcottage cheese,or ricotta cheese
8ozcream cheese,at room temperature
¼cupsour cream
3cupsmozzarella,shredded, divided
½cupbutter,cut into slices, divided
Preparation
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Cook the pasta according to package directions, drain well, then return the pasta to original pot.
Add 1 jar of prepared spaghetti sauce, then combine. Set aside.
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
Add the onion and garlic, then cook for 5 minutes until they begin to soften.
Add the sausage and 2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning to skillet, then cook until no pink remains. Drain well.
Add 1 jar of spaghetti sauce to skillet. Set aside.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese or ricotta cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, 1 cup of mozzarella, and 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning. Set aside.
Place half the slices of butter in a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
Spread half the spaghetti in dish, then spread the cheese mixture evenly over spaghetti.
Spread the remaining spaghetti over cheese mixture, then top with the remaining butter slices.
Pour the tomato meat sauce evenly over top layer of spaghetti, then top with the remaining mozzarella.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35 for 45 minutes until the casserole is heated through.
Serve, and enjoy!
