Description
Layers of spaghetti, savory meat sauce, and a creamy cheese mixture baked into one indulgent, lasagna-style casserole. Creamy, cheesy, and incredibly satisfying.
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 6–8)
🔹 Pasta
- 400g spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons butter
🔹 Meat Sauce
- 500g ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jar (650–700g) marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt & black pepper to taste
🔹 Creamy Layer
- 200g cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup cottage cheese (or ricotta)
- ½ cup sour cream
🔹 Topping
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated parmesan
🍳 Equipment
- Large pot
- Skillet
- 9×13 baking dish
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
🔸 Step 1: Cook Pasta
- Boil spaghetti until al dente
- Drain and toss with butter
🔸 Step 2: Make Meat Sauce
- Cook ground beef until browned
- Add onion and garlic, sauté until soft
- Stir in marinara and seasoning
- Simmer 10–15 minutes
🔸 Step 3: Mix Creamy Layer
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, cottage cheese, and sour cream until smooth
🔸 Step 4: Assemble
- Spread half the spaghetti in baking dish
- Add creamy cheese layer
- Add remaining spaghetti
- Pour meat sauce evenly on top
- Sprinkle mozzarella and parmesan
🔸 Step 5: Bake
- Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 30–35 minutes
- Cheese should be melted and bubbly
🔸 Step 6: Rest & Serve
- Let rest 10 minutes before slicing
🍽️ Serving Ideas
- Garlic bread 🧄
- Fresh salad 🥗
- Roasted vegetables
💡 Pro Tips
✔ Use full-fat dairy for best creaminess
✔ Let it rest before cutting
✔ Add a pinch of sugar if sauce is too acidic
✔ Use fresh mozzarella for extra melt
🔄 Variations
🧀 Extra Cheesy
Add more mozzarella between layers
🌶️ Spicy
Add chili flakes or spicy sausage
🥬 Veggie Version
Add mushrooms or spinach
🍗 Chicken Version
Swap beef for shredded chicken
❓ FAQs
Can I make it ahead?
Yes—assemble and refrigerate, then bake later.
Can I freeze it?
Yes—freeze before or after baking.
Can I use different pasta?
Yes—penne or rigatoni work well.
⚖️ Approx. Nutrition (Per Serving)
- Calories: ~450–550
- Protein: ~25g
- Carbs: ~45g
- Fat: ~22g