Layered Italian Casserole

Ingredients:

• 12 ounces uncooked spaghetti
• 1 1/2 lbs. lean ground beef
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cans (15 oz. each) Italian tomato sauce
• 3 tbsps. minced fresh parsley
• 1 tbsp. dried oregano
• 4 cups (32 oz.) 1% cottage cheese
• 2 1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, dived
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan, divided

Directions:

1. Cook spaghetti according to package directions.  Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook the beef, onion, and garlic until meat is no longer pink;  drain.  Add the tomato sauce, parsley and oregano;  heat through.
2. In a large bowl, combine the cottage cheese, 2 cups mozzarella cheese and 1/4 Parmesan cheese.   Drain the spaghetti.
3. Spread 1 cup meat sauce into a 13x9 inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.  Layer with half of the spaghetti, cheese mixture, and remaining meat sauce.  Repeat layers (dish will be full).
4. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.  Uncover; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.  Bake 5-10 minutes longer.