Lazy Lasagna Casserole Recipe

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
8 ounces Spiral Pasta
Bring a big pot of salted water to a boil. Drop the spiral pasta in the pot and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
While the pasta cooks, warm a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until no pink remains, breaking it up as you go. Drain off the extra grease.
1 pound Ground Beef
Stir in the garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Let everything sizzle for about a minute so the spices wake up.
2 cloves Minced Garlic, 1 Tablespoon Italian Seasoning, ½ teaspoon Salt, ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper, ½ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
Pour in the marinara, give it a good stir, and simmer for 2–3 minutes. It should look thick and glossy.
24 ounces Jarred Marinara or Pasta Sauce
Fold the cottage cheese into the meat sauce, then gently stir in the cooked pasta until every noodle is coated.
1 cups Cottage Cheese
Spoon the mixture into a 9×13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle the Parmesan and mozzarella cheese over the top.
½ cup Parmesan Cheese, 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese
Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes or until the top is lightly browned and the cheese has melted. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.