Ingredients

16 ounce package whole wheat or red lentil spaghetti

1 pound ground beef

1 medium onion, chopped

26 ounce Rick’s Red sauce – See below (you will need to double the recipe)

1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt or Rick’s House Seasoning

2 eggs

1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

5 tablespoons butter, melted

2 cups small curd cottage cheese

4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Rick’s Red Pasta Sauce:

2 cans 16 ounce Diced Tomatoes

2 Tablespoons Butter

1 Large Onion

Pinch of Sugar – Optional

Put everything in a pan and simmer for 3-4 hours.  After cooking blend or stir everything together. This is just the basic recipe.  You can add basil, or other seasonings for other recipes.

Directions

Step 1: Cook spaghetti according to package directions.

Step 2: Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.

Step 3: Stir in the spaghetti sauce and seasoned salt; set aside

Step 4: In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, Parmesan cheese and butter. Drain spaghetti; add to egg mixture and toss to coat.

Step 5: Place half of the spaghetti mixture in a greased 9×13 baking dish. Top with half of the cottage cheese, meat sauce and mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers.

Step 6: Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes. Uncover and bake 20-25 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.