Spaghetti Supreme Bake
Ingredients:
16 oz spaghetti
1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 (24 oz) jar spaghetti sauce
1/2 cup butter, sliced
1 cup cottage cheese
1 1/2 cups sour cream
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Directions:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.
Add chopped onions and green bell peppers to the skillet with the beef, sautéing until they become tender.
Stir in the spaghetti sauce and simmer for a few minutes.
In a 9x13 inch baking dish, layer half of the cooked spaghetti. Top with half of the sliced butter.
Spread the cottage cheese evenly over the spaghetti.
Layer the remaining spaghetti over the cottage cheese and top with the remaining sliced butter.
In a mixing bowl, combine sour cream and shredded mozzarella cheese. Spread this mixture over the spaghetti.
Pour the beef and spaghetti sauce mixture evenly over the cheese layer.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the top is golden brown.
Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.