Spaghetti Layer

Instructions

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   heat in a large saucepan. Add ground beef, breaking into small pieces and stirring occasionally until browned. Add garlic and onion and sauté until onion is transparent. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil and bay leaf. Cover with pan lid ajar to let some steam escape and simmer at least 30 minutes, and up to 3 hours to let flavors develop. Add water (or a little red wine) if necessary to keep the sauce from getting too dry. Remove the bay leaf before assembling the casserole. Make spaghetti according to package directions, adding 1tablespoon of olive oil to the boiling water to keep noodles from sticking together. Cook until al dente (firm, not mushy) and drain well. While spaghetti is cooking, make creamy cheese and onion layer by mixing the cream cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream together in a food processor or blender until smooth and well combined. Stir in the green onions. Oil a large bowl or 2−quart casserole with 2 teaspoon olive oil. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.