1/2 of an onion (diced)
1 can (26.5 oz) traditional spaghetti sauce
2 cups macaroni pasta
1-2 eggs (I use 1 when I make it, Jim uses 2)
1/2 -1 cup cottage cheese (how ever much you desire)
2 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese
garlic powder
Brown hamburger with onion. Drain off any excess grease. Add spaghetti sauce to hamburger and bring to a simmer.
Cook and drain macaroni noodles. Beat egg. Combine noodles, egg, cottage cheese, and 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese. Stir together. Pour noodle mixture into a 9x13 casserole dish. Sprinkle garlic powder lightly over noodles. Pour hamburger sauce over the top off noodles. Top with the remaining 2 cups of mozzarella cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until cheese is bubbley and just starts to turn brown.
**This is a family favorite. I first had it when I was dating Jim and I went to his house where his mom fixed it for dinner. Later I found out that the recipe came from a family friend who is also the wife of the family dentist. The kids LOVE it! To be honest, it always tastes better when Jim makes it.
Thanks, I have never had the actual recipe. Rich will be happy if I ever get a moment to make it for him!
ReplyDeleteSounds exactly like an easy lasagna I made but putting in lasagna noodles for the macaroni. I also use parsley and Italian seasoning.
ReplyDeleteYou are going to be surprised to see my remarks! I think this is the greatest thing.....all I have to do is look over your menu and say to Aunt Melinda.....this is what I want for dinner. This is Uncle Don, not Aunt Melinda! You are something else....we sure love you all.
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