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Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
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Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water for 8 minutes then drain and set aside.
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While spaghetti is cooking, heat a large pan over medium high heat.
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Add about 12 tablespoons of olive oil and saute onions until translucent.
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Add ground beef, garlic, garlic salt, onion powder and pepper.
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Brown meat until thoroughly cooked.
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Once meat is done, turn off stove and the drain fat from the pan.
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Turn heat back to medium high and add pasta sauce, salt and sugar.
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Simmer for about 5 minutes.
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Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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Remember though, the cheese will add another layer of saltiness as well.
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Spray the bottom and sides of a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray.
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Ladle sauce into the bottom of the pan, just enough to cover the bottom of the baking dish.
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Add half of the cooked spaghetti to the dish.
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Top spaghetti with half of the pasta sauce.
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Using half of the ricotta, place spoonfuls of the ricotta on top of the pasta sauce.
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Then top with 1 cup of mozzarella and 1/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese.
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Repeat with spaghetti, pasta sauce and cheeses.
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Cover pan with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
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Remove foil and bake for another 5 minutes or until cheese has melted.
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Remove from oven and let sit for at least 5 minutes.
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Cut into squares or rectangles and serve.
