Description

Million Dollar Spaghetti is a hearty, cheesy, and creamy baked pasta casserole that combines the best of spaghetti and lasagna into one crowd-pleasing dish.

Ingredients

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1 lb spaghetti
1 lb ground beef
1 jar (24 oz) marinara or spaghetti sauce
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup butter (for greasing the baking dish)
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: chopped parsley for garnish

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with butter.
Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat and stir in marinara sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes.
In a bowl, mix together cream cheese, sour cream, and ricotta cheese until well blended.
Place half of the cooked spaghetti in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Spread the cheese mixture evenly over the pasta.
Add the remaining spaghetti on top of the cheese layer.
Pour the meat sauce evenly over the top layer of spaghetti.
Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses on top.
Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.

Notes

You can use ground turkey or Italian sausage instead of beef.
Use gluten-free pasta to make this dish gluten-free.
This dish freezes well and can be made ahead of time.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 480
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 720mg
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0.5g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 22g
Cholesterol: 85mg