Super Cheesy Double Meat Baked Spaghetti

With the first bite of this baked spaghetti, I thought to myself “why has it been so long since I made this for dinner??”. I quickly answered my question — which, as I look back on this convo– makes me realize: not only am I talking to myself; I am admitting it publicly. Is that a good picture of a mom’s life or what?!

So – here is my answer: “Wow, this is so good, I can’t quit eating it. Now I remember why it’s been off the menu for so long!! It makes my pants tight!”.

Now, before you think to yourself: “all baked spaghetti’s are created equal – seen one recipe, seen them all…”, let me tell you a little bit about my favorite way to make baked spaghetti.

I like to use half sausage, half ground beef ((cooked in bulk & frozen))
jarred pasta sauce ((only my favorite brand, of course))
cottage cheese — trust me, it’s magical
cream cheese — because it makes EVERYTHING better
hand grated parmesan, mozzarella & cheddar

This meal was perfect for our rainy inside day!

I boiled the pasta while the kiddos recreated Van Gogh’s “Starry Night”.

And baked it while the kiddos mostly fought over Connect Four. But, being the savvy mom of four that I am — I know just how to snap a picture that catches NONE of those screaming/punching moments. See: