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Make-Ahead Spicy Olive Pasta

Name: Make-Ahead Spicy Olive Pasta
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Yield: 10 servings.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 1 package (16 ounces) spaghetti; 1 pound ground beef; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 jar (24 ounces) pasta sauce; 1 cup pitted ripe olives; 3 tablespoons capers, drained; 3 anchovy fillets, minced; 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt; 2 large eggs; 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 5 tablespoons butter, melted; 2 cups 4% cottage cheese; 4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; Optional: Minced fresh basil, sliced olives and capers

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Total Time

Prep: 25 min. Bake: 1 hour + standing

Makes

10 servings

Updated: Mar. 30, 2023

This is a fancy version of my grandchildren's favorite baked spaghetti. It feels like such a special dinner, and it's so cozy for winter. —Louise Miller, Westminster, Maryland

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Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) spaghetti
1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 jar (24 ounces) pasta sauce
1 cup pitted ripe olives
3 tablespoons capers, drained
3 anchovy fillets, minced
1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
2 large eggs
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
5 tablespoons butter, melted
2 cups 4% cottage cheese
4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Optional: Minced fresh basil, sliced olives and capers

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. Cook spaghetti according to package directions for al dente. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until beef is no longer pink and onion is tender, 6-8 minutes, breaking up beef into crumbles; drain. Stir in pasta sauce, olives, capers, anchovies, pepper flakes and seasoned salt; set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, Parmesan cheese and butter. Drain spaghetti; add to egg mixture and toss to coat.
Place half of the spaghetti mixture in a greased 13x9-in. or 3-qt. baking dish. Top with half of the cottage cheese, meat sauce and mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers. Place baking dish on a rimmed baking sheet.
Cover and bake for 40 minutes. Uncover; bake until heated through, 20-25 minutes longer. Let stand 15 minutes before serving. If desired, sprinkle with basil, olives and capers.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/4 cups: 563 calories, 27g fat (13g saturated fat), 116mg cholesterol, 1104mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 4g fiber), 33g protein.

Make-Ahead Spicy Olive Pasta

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