Description
Million Dollar Spaghetti is a delectable layered casserole that combines tender spaghetti noodles, savory ground meat, and a rich, creamy cheese blend. This dish has quickly become a family favorite thanks to its comforting flavors and ease of preparation. Ideal for gatherings or weeknight dinners, it brings the warmth of home cooking to any table without breaking the bank. Plus, it’s versatile enough to customize with your favorite ingredients!
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces spaghetti noodles
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound ground Italian sausage
- 24 ounces marinara sauce
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, cook ground beef and Italian sausage over medium heat until browned. Drain excess grease.
- Add chopped onions and minced garlic; sauté until translucent. Stir in most of the marinara sauce and set aside.
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente; drain and toss with butter and reserved marinara sauce in a mixing bowl.
- Combine cream cheese, sour cream, and cottage cheese in another bowl until smooth.
- In a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, create layers: half the pasta mixture, cheese layer, remaining noodles, meat sauce, then top with mozzarella and parmesan.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes until hot and bubbly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (225g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg