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Million-Dollar-Spaghetti-Recipe

Million Dollar Spaghetti

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This Million Dollar Spaghetti features a creamy blend of cheeses, savory ground beef, and flavorful marinara sauce, all baked to perfection. It’s the ultimate comfort food that’s easy to prepare for family dinners or gatherings.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb (16 ounces) spaghetti, uncooked
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 (8-oz) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 3 cups marinara sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Boil the spaghetti in salted water until al dente, then drain and toss with melted butter.
  2. Layer half of the spaghetti noodles in a 9×13 baking dish.
  3. Mix cream cheese, cottage cheese, and sour cream in a bowl. Spread this mixture over the noodles and add the rest of the noodles on top.
  4. In a skillet, brown the ground beef with diced onions. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute. Drain excess fat and stir in marinara sauce, seasoning with salt and pepper.
  5. If preparing ahead, cover the dish with aluminum foil and refrigerate, or freeze for later baking.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven, covered, for 30 minutes. Remove the cover, sprinkle mozzarella and parmesan cheese on top, and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until the cheese is melted.

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Notes

For extra flavor, you can add herbs like basil or oregano to the marinara sauce.
Feel free to substitute ground turkey for a leaner option.
Make sure to let it cool before cutting if made ahead, to keep the layers intact.

  • Author: Alejandro
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 463
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 681mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 11g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 79mg