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Baked Spaghetti Casserole

Baked Spaghetti Casserole

Name: Baked Spaghetti Casserole
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 1 9x13-inch casserole
Ingredients: cooking spray; 12 ounces spaghetti; 4 eggs, beaten; ⅔ cup Parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 cup cottage cheese, or more to taste; 1 (28 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, or to taste

Rating: 4.56 stars

200 Ratings
165 Reviews
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My family requests this recipe every year for birthday parties and other events! It's crowd- and family-friendly, as well as easy to make ahead and then refrigerate!

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Recipe Summary

cook:

45 mins

total:

45 mins

Servings:

Yield:

1 9x13-inch casserole

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 8 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

cooking spray
12 ounces spaghetti
4 eggs, beaten
⅔ cup Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup cottage cheese, or more to taste
1 (28 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, or to taste

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Prepare a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

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Step 2

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain and transfer to a large bowl.
Step 3

Mix eggs, Parmesan cheese, and butter with the spaghetti to coat pasta completely; spread into the prepared baking dish. Spread cottage cheese over the spaghetti to cover completely. Spread spaghetti sauce over the cottage cheese; top with a layer of mozzarella cheese.
Step 4

Bake until hot in the center, about 30 minutes.

Cook's Note:

Add cooked meat with the spaghetti, eggs, and Parmesan cheese for more protein.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

396 calories; protein 19.9g; carbohydrates 46.5g; fat 14.1g; cholesterol 121.7mg; sodium 763mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (165)

Most helpful positive review

Port Gal *63*

10/19/2015

This recipe is delicious as WRITTEN! Great for a large family gathering. To the reviewers criticizing this recipe questioning "why make this recipe instead of lasagne" and "this is a copy of a BHG recipe from 30 years ago shame!" Please don't leave negative comments and ratings about the recipe when you haven't make it-- also your malicious comments are TOTALLY out of line. Go make some sugar cookies and put a smile on your face! Read More

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Most helpful critical review

Heather Parks Kimbler

01/28/2016

Very bland. Read More

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(3)

200 Ratings

5 star values: 137
4 star values: 47
3 star values: 9
2 star values: 4
1 star values: 3

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Port Gal *63*

10/19/2015

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ABP Editor

10/16/2015

I made this last week and it made a TON of food. I gave a nice portion to a neighbor, and the other we ate every other night for a week. I used ricotta cheese, and I make my own sauce using Papa John's Pizza Sauce recipe, which is sweet, spicy, and perfect for baking. To Answer Angelina, the reason this is so much better in some ways than lasagna is that the pasta is delicate (I used Angel Hair) and it absorbs every delicious drop of sauce. It is simple to prepare, too, and with another dollop of sauce over it, tastes better the next day. To each her own, and buono appetito! Read More

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(76)

Karen Kellerman

10/27/2015

I did use ricotta cheese instead of cottage cheese. Family preference. I did also added cooked ground beef as suggested. Finished off with a salad and italian bread. Fabulous. Thanks for an easy way to put a spin on an old favorite. Read More

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fern

11/22/2014

Replace the spaghetti with spaghetti squash for a gluten-free dish. Yummy. Read More

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(30)

Kate

10/21/2015

I made this following recipe and ALL 3 kids loved it!! That rarely happens! I added a lb of gr. chuck but otherwise followed exactly. I thought to myself while making, surely this cant have much flavor...but it did. It was great. Definitely will be making again. If it can make every person in a family of 5 happy....it's a keeper in my book :) Read More

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Sharon M Rybak

10/17/2015

I've made this for years, using ricotta instead of cottage cheese!! I, sometimes add a little meat and make more than the 12 oz. though, because everyone wants seconds!! You can never have too much!! To the person who commented about "who doesn't cook lasagna noodles", I don't, and never have....just add extra homemade sauce!! Read More

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Cigall Daboosh Goldman

10/16/2015

Add spiralized veggies for added nutrients. Read More

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(16)

debbie h.

09/01/2015

Great recipe! I used ricotta instead of cottage cheese. I also added ground beef and extra mozzarella. Thank you for the recipe! Read More

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(15)

Josephine Wood

05/24/2015

Made this for the guys poker night & have to say they loved it. I'm thinking I need to add this to next months Senior Center Menu. Thanks for a easy, quick & yummy dinner!! Read More

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Heather Parks Kimbler

01/28/2016

Very bland. Read More

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Baked Spaghetti Casserole

Servings Per Recipe: 8
Calories: 396.2

% Daily Value *

protein: 40 %

carbohydrates: 15 %

dietary fiber: 16 %

sugars:

fat: 22 %

saturated fat: 34 %

cholesterol: 41 %

vitamin a iu: 16 %

niacin equivalents: 82 %

vitamin b6: 19 %

vitamin c: 3 %

folate: 32 %

calcium: 25 %

iron: 15 %

magnesium: 19 %

potassium: 14 %

sodium: 31 %

thiamin: 51 %

calories from fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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Port Gal *63*

10/19/2015

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ABP Editor

10/16/2015

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Karen Kellerman

10/27/2015

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(39)

fern

11/22/2014

Replace the spaghetti with spaghetti squash for a gluten-free dish. Yummy.

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(30)

Kate

10/21/2015

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(24)

Sharon M Rybak

10/17/2015

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(21)

Cigall Daboosh Goldman

10/16/2015

Add spiralized veggies for added nutrients.

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(16)

debbie h.

09/01/2015

Great recipe! I used ricotta instead of cottage cheese. I also added ground beef and extra mozzarella. Thank you for the recipe!

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(15)

Josephine Wood

05/24/2015

Made this for the guys poker night & have to say they loved it. I'm thinking I need to add this to next months Senior Center Menu. Thanks for a easy, quick & yummy dinner!!

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(12)

Heather Parks Kimbler