Description
Indulge in this decadent Million Dollar Spaghetti recipe that combines layers of pasta, savory meat sauce, and a rich, creamy cheese mixture. Baked to perfection, this dish is sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
Spaghetti:
- 1 pound spaghetti
Meat Sauce:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Cheese Mixture:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter, sliced into small pieces
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Cook the spaghetti: Cook the spaghetti according to package directions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Prepare the meat sauce: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain any excess grease, then stir in marinara sauce, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Make the cheese mixture: In a separate bowl, combine cream cheese, ricotta cheese, and sour cream until smooth.
- Layer the ingredients: In a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, layer half of the cooked spaghetti, spread the cheese mixture evenly, add the remaining spaghetti, pour the meat sauce over the top, sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, then dot with butter slices.
- Bake: Bake for 30–35 minutes until hot and bubbly. Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight before baking.
- For added flavor, consider using Italian sausage or a mix of ground beef and sausage.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1/8 of casserole)
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
