Baked Spaghetti Pie

This is a simple pasta casserole that is very hearty and filling.

1 8 ounce package of spaghetti cooked and drained
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 cup parmesan cheese
3 cups of cottage cheese
1 pound ground beef
1 jar about 28 ounces of pasta sauce
1 8 ounce package of shredded mozzarella cheese

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Coat a 13x9x2 inch pan with cooking spray.

Brown ground beef, drain off grease and add pasta sauce and simmer.  Combine hot cooked spaghetti with butter until butter melts.  Add 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, stir to coat.  Arrange spaghetti in an even layer on the bottom of the pan.  Spread cottage cheese over the spaghetti.  Sprinkle with 1/4 cup parmesan cheese.  Spoon sauce and meat over cheeses.  Top with mozzarella and remaining parmesan.

Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.  Remove foil and bake for another 15 minutes.  Let stand for five minutes before serving.