Weight Watchers Spaghetti Delight

Ingredients:

• 12 oz whole wheat spaghetti
• 1 lb 96% lean ground beef
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups no-sugar-added spaghetti sauce (e.g., Ragu Tomato & Basil)
• 4 cups 1% cottage cheese
• 2½ cups part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Nonstick cooking spray​Food.com+4Pinterest+4weightwatchers.com+4

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C).​
2. Cook Spaghetti: Prepare the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.​
3. Prepare Meat Sauce:
   • In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned.
   • Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until the onion is translucent.
   • Stir in the spaghetti sauce and let it simmer for about 10 minutes.​
4. Assemble the Casserole:
   • Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
   • Layer half of the cooked spaghetti in the dish.
   • Spread half of the cottage cheese over the spaghetti.
   • Sprinkle with half of the mozzarella cheese.
   • Pour half of the meat sauce over the cheese layer.
   • Repeat the layers with the remaining ingredients.​Food.com
5. Bake:
   • Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.
   • Remove the foil, sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese on top, and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.​
6. Serve: Allow the casserole to cool for about 10 minutes before serving.