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Easy Lasagna Casserole

All the flavors of classic lasagna in a simple weeknight casserole with rotini, ground beef, and melted mozzarella.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups rotini pasta
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 large sweet onion, diced
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 24 ounces pasta sauce
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F and grease a 9x13 casserole dish.
  2. Boil the rotini al dente according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  3. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, fry the ground beef with the diced sweet onion until browned. Season with salt and pepper. Drain excess grease.
  4. Stir the cottage cheese into the hamburger and onion mixture until well combined.
  5. Pour the pasta sauce over the meat mixture and stir to coat.
  6. Add the cooked rotini to the skillet and stir everything together.
  7. Transfer to the prepared casserole dish and spread evenly. Top with shredded mozzarella.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. Let cool 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use any short pasta shape you like. Leftovers reheat well.