Spaghetti Bake

Okay, Okay....you have to cook the spaghetti.  Why not just eat it when it is cooked?  For the same reason you don't eat the ziti when it is cooked - you are going to mix in so many other tasty things then bake until bubbly.  YUM! 

1 Lb Spaghetti
1 Lb Ground Beef
1 Tbl Olive Oil
4 Cloves Garlic, Minced
2 Cups Marinara Sauce
8 Oz Ricotta
2 Cups Mozzarella
3 Large Eggs
1/2 Cup Parmesan


Grease a 9 x 13 cake pan, set aside.  Heat oven to 350 degrees. 

In a large bowl, stir together marinara, ricotta, mozzarella, eggs and parmesan, set aside.

Bring a large pot of water to a boil.  Add spaghetti and cook for 4 minutes.  Drain and add to cheese mixture large bowl.

Meanwhile, in a large skillet, brown beef with olive oil.  Add garlic, cook 1 minute (will cause garlic to be fragrant).  Remove from heat - stir into pasta mixture until pasta is well coated.  Pour into pan, cover with foil.  Bake until bubbling - about 30 minutes.

Let stand 5 minutes before slicing and serving.