Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Million Dollar Baked Spaghetti recipe. Layers of pasta, savory meat sauce, and a creamy cheese mixture, all baked to perfection for a truly decadent meal.
Ingredients
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Spaghetti:
- 12 oz spaghetti
Meat Sauce:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 jar (24 oz) marinara or pasta sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cheese Mixture:
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Garnish:
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the spaghetti: Cook the spaghetti in salted water until al dente, drain, and toss with olive oil.
- Prepare the meat sauce: Brown ground beef, add pasta sauce, seasonings, and simmer.
- Make the cheese mixture: Combine cream cheese, sour cream, and cottage cheese until smooth.
- Layer and bake: Layer spaghetti, cheese mixture, meat sauce, and top with cheeses. Bake covered, then uncovered until golden.
- Rest and serve: Let the dish rest before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- This dish can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated up to 24 hours before baking.
- For extra flavor, use Italian sausage or a blend of beef and pork.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 730mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
