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Million Dollar Spaghetti

Million Dollar Spaghetti

Million Dollar Spaghetti is a beloved casserole featuring layers of noodles, cheese, and homemade meat sauce, making it a budget-friendly crowd pleaser.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 15 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Meat Chopper
  • Large pot
  • 14 inch skillet
  • 9X13 casserole dish

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Meat Sauce

  • 16 ounces spaghetti noodles
  • ½ pound ground beef
  • ½ pound ground Italian sausage or pork sausage
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 24 ounces marinara sauce

Cheese and Dairy

  • 3 Tablespoons butter
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 1 cup cottage cheese or ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ⅔ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Make Meat Sauce: In a large skillet cook and crumble the ground beef and Italian sausage and season with salt and pepper. Remove most of the grease. Add onions and garlic and cook for a few minutes until onion is translucent. Add all but ½ cup of the marinara sauce to the mixture and stir to combine. Set aside.
  • Prepare noodles: Cook spaghetti according to package instructions, just until 'al dente'. Drain, and place hot spaghetti in a large mixing bowl with butter and ½ cup reserved marinara sauce and toss to combine.
  • Make Cheese layer: Combine cream cheese, sour cream and cottage cheese in a bowl and mix well.
  • Assemble: Pour HALF of the pasta into a 9×13’’ pan. Smooth cheese layer on top. Top with remaining noodles. Add meat sauce on top and smooth into an even layer. Top with mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese.
  • Bake for 30-40 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Check it around 20 minutes and if the cheese is browning too quickly, tent a piece of tinfoil over it. Wait at least 15 minutes before cutting and serving, to allow it to set up. Enjoy!

Notes

You can prepare this spaghetti casserole 1 day ahead of time. Allow it to cool, cover with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator until ready to bake. You can also freeze it for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 17gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 605mgPotassium: 356mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 640IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 163mgIron: 1mg
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