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Million Dollar Spaghetti

Million Dollar Spaghetti is the ultimate cheesy baked pasta recipe layered with rich meat sauce, creamy cheese filling, and perfectly cooked noodles for a comforting, crowd-pleasing dinner. This easy baked spaghetti casserole tastes like classic lasagna but comes together with simple ingredients for a family favorite you’ll make again and again.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Course casserole, Comfort Food, Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 12 servings
Calories 306 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb. ground beef (lean, 90/10)
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 8 oz. spaghetti noodles
  • 24 oz. spaghetti sauce
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 4 oz. cream cheese
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cups parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Cook the noodles according to the package directions, then drain and set aside.
  • In a frying pan, cook the ground beef with the seasonings over medium heat until fully browned.
  • Stir in the spaghetti sauce and let simmer for a few minutes to allow the flavors to blend. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, cottage cheese, 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, and ¼ cup of parmesan cheese. Mix until well blended.
  • Lightly spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Spread half of the noodles evenly in the bottom of the dish. Layer with half of the meat sauce, then spread half of the cheese mixture on top.
  • Repeat the layers with the remaining noodles, sauce, and cheese mixture.
  • Finish by sprinkling the remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheese on top.
  • Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  • Remove the foil and bake an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 306kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 18gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 57mgSodium: 758mgPotassium: 370mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 563IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 194mgIron: 2mg
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