Cook pasta according to package directions
While pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a skillet. Once hot, add garlic and saute for about 1 minute
Add ground beef and seasonings to skillet and cook until done, breaking into crumbles
Pre-heat oven to 375 and spray a 9x13 casserole dish with cooking spray
In a large mixing bowl add ground beef, pasta, 2 cups marinara, half of the mozzarella, cottage cheese and egg.
Add ½ cup of marinara to the bottom of the casserole dish and spread with a spoon. Then top with contents of the mixing bowl
Top with another ½ cup of marinara and remaining cheese
Bake for 25 minutes (I placed in the broiler for about 1-2 minutes after baking as well)
Divide into 6 servings and top with fresh basil
