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A serving of baked spaghetti, with layers of pasta, ground meat sauce, and melted cheese.
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Million Dollar Spaghetti

This Million Dollar Spaghetti is creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor! Layers of tender pasta, rich ground beef sauce, and a dreamy cheese mixture come together in one easy baked casserole. It's the perfect comfort food dinner that's simple enough for weeknights but tasty enough for guests.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Dinner, Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baked pasta, cheesy casserole, creamy spaghetti, Million Dollar Spaghetti
Cooking Method: Oven, Stovetop
Diet: Comfort Food, Kid-Friendly
Servings: 8
Calories: 454kcal
Author: MelanieCooks.com

Equipment

  • Large pot for boiling spaghetti
  • Colander for draining pasta
  • Large skillet for cooking beef
  • Bowl for cheese mixture
  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Measuring cups and measuring spoons
  • Spatula or spoon for spreading layers
  • Oven

Ingredients

  • 8 oz spaghetti
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 16 oz spaghetti sauce 1 jar
  • ½ cup butter sliced
  • 8 oz cottage cheese 1 container
  • 8 oz cream cheese 1 package, softened
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 1 oz Cheddar cheese 1 package, shredded sharp
  • 1 tsp salt for boiling water and seasoning beef

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 1 tsp salt and spaghetti. Cook according to package directions until tender, then drain.
  • While pasta cooks, heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Drain grease.
  • Stir in the spaghetti sauce with the cooked beef and set aside.
  • Add half of the butter slices to the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Spread half of the cooked spaghetti over the butter in the dish.
  • In a bowl, mix cottage cheese, cream cheese, and sour cream until well combined. Spread this mixture evenly over the spaghetti layer.
  • Top with the rest of the spaghetti and dot with the remaining butter slices.
  • Pour the meat sauce evenly over the top and spread to cover.
  • Bake for 30 minutes. Remove from oven, sprinkle shredded Cheddar cheese on top, and return to bake for 15 more minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Let it rest for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Feel free to season the beef with pepper, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, or your favorite spices to boost the flavor.
  • You can swap out cottage cheese with ricotta or use mozzarella instead of Cheddar for a different twist.

Nutrition

Calories: 454kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 894mg | Potassium: 510mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1101IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 106mg | Iron: 2mg