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A slice of lasagna topped with melted cheese and parsley sits on a white plate, showing layers of pasta, meat sauce, and cheese—reminiscent of the rich, comforting flavors found in Million Dollar Spaghetti.
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Million Dollar Spaghetti

A rich and cheesy baked spaghetti casserole layered with hearty meat sauce, creamy cheese filling, and plenty of melted mozzarella.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Rest Time10 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: casserole
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 628kcal
Author: Laura

Ingredients

  • 1 lb spaghetti noodles
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small yellow onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 24 oz marinara sauce
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded and divided
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 4 tbsp butter sliced

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F
  • Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside
  • Cook the spaghetti according to the package directions until just al dente, drain and set aside
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and diced onion until the beef is browned and the onion is soft
  • Drain any excess grease if needed
  • Add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds
  • Stir in the marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper
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  • Let the sauce simmer for 5 minutes
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, 1/2 cup mozzarella, and Parmesan until combined
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  • Place the butter slices across the bottom of the prepared baking dish
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  • Add half of the cooked spaghetti noodles
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  • Spread the creamy cheese mixture over the noodles
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  • Add the remaining spaghetti noodles on top
  • Pour the meat sauce evenly over the spaghetti
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  • Top with the remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese
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  • Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes, or until the casserole is hot and bubbly and the cheese is melted
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  • Let rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving
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Nutrition

Serving: 1 Serving | Calories: 628kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 114mg | Sodium: 1188mg | Potassium: 691mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1247IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 285mg | Iron: 3mg
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