Million Dollar Spaghetti Recipe
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Million Dollar Spaghetti recipe. Layers of rich, creamy cheese sauce, savory meat sauce, and perfectly cooked spaghetti create a dish that’s sure to impress your family and friends. This decadent casserole is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cheese Sauce:
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 eggs
Meat Sauce:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Spaghetti:
- 16 oz spaghetti, cooked al dente
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: to 350°F (175°C).
- Make the cheese sauce: In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, mozzarella, Parmesan, and eggs until smooth.
- Cook the meat sauce: In a skillet, brown ground beef with onion and garlic. Stir in marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble the dish: In a baking dish, layer half of the cooked spaghetti, followed by the cheese sauce, remaining spaghetti, and meat sauce.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover, sprinkle with extra mozzarella, and bake for another 15 minutes until bubbly.
- Serve: Let it rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving hot.
Notes
- You can customize the meat sauce with your favorite herbs and spices.
- Feel free to add a layer of sautéed vegetables for extra nutrition.
- This dish freezes well, so you can make it ahead for busy days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
