Best Baked Spaghetti

I searched repeatedly for a baked spaghetti recipe that was richer- more like my homemade lasagna and could not find it. This is a rich and creamy version. Big hit with the whole family because we are cheese lovers!

• Ready In: 1 hr 25 mins
• Serves: 8
• Yields: 1 13x9 cassarole dish

Ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) package spaghetti
• 1  lb ground beef
• 1  medium onion, chopped
• 1 (26 ounce) jar  meatless spaghetti sauce
• 1⁄2 teaspoon seasoning salt
• 2  eggs
• 1⁄3 cup  grated parmesan cheese
• 5  tablespoons butter, melted
• 2  cups small curd cottage cheese
• 4  cups  shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

1. Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the spaghetti sauce and seasoned salt; set aside.
2. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, Parmesan cheese and butter. Drain spaghetti; add to egg mixture and toss to coat.
3. Place half of the spaghetti mixture in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Top with half of the cottage cheese, meat sauce and mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 40 minutes. Uncover; bake 20-25 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.