Have an event coming up where you need to feed a bunch of people, but don't have a lot of time for preparation? This easy dish is a great crowd pleaser!

With only about 30 minutes of preparation time, you will have the basis for a tasty meal. It can be assembled up to 24 hours ahead and refrigerated, then baked when needed. Add a tossed salad and some crusty French bread and you are good to go.

Ingredients

• 1 package (12 oz.) Spaghetti
• 2 Eggs
• 1/3 Cup grated Parmesan Cheese
• 4 Tablespoons Butter, melted and slightly cooled
• 1 pound lean Ground Beef (or a combination of ground beef and Italian turkey sausage)
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 jar (32 oz.) Marinara Sauce
• 1 Teaspoon Italian Seasoning
• 1 (16 oz.) container Ricotta Cheese
• 3 Cups Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
• 2 Cups sliced Mushrooms, optional

Directions

• Preheat oven to 350-degrees.
• Lightly spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
• Spray a large non-stick skillet with cooking spray and place over medium high heat.
• Add the beef and mushrooms, if using, and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until meat is browned.
• Add the marinara sauce and Italian seasoning, stir to combine and cook 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Cook spaghetti according to the package directions, drain, rinse and shake well to remove excess water.
• In a large bowl combine eggs, Parmesan cheese and melted butter.
• Add the drained spaghetti and toss to combine.
• Place half of the spaghetti mixture in the prepared baking dish.
• Top with half of the ricotta cheese, meat sauce and Mozzarella cheese; repeat layers.
• Cover with foil that has been sprayed with cooking spray. **
• Place in preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes.
• Uncover and continue baking for 10 minutes longer, or until cheese is melted.
• Remove from oven and let stand 10 minutes before cutting and serving.

Serves 10-12.

**This is the point where you can refrigerate for later baking. If you do, add 20 minutes to the initial baking time before removing foil and continuing baking.