Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of this Million Dollar Spaghetti Casserole. With layers of pasta, creamy cheeses, and savory meats, this dish is a crowd-pleaser that’s perfect for gatherings or cozy family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Spaghetti:
- 1 pound spaghetti, cooked al dente and drained
Meat Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jar (24 ounces) marinara or spaghetti sauce
Cheese Mixture:
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasoning:
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the meat: In a skillet, cook the ground beef, sausage, onion, and garlic until browned. Drain excess grease.
- Prepare the cheese mixture: Combine cream cheese, sour cream, and cottage cheese in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
- Layer the casserole: Spread half of the spaghetti in the dish, top with cheese mixture, remaining spaghetti, and meat sauce. Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes, then bake uncovered until cheese is golden.
- Rest and garnish: Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- You can prepare this dish ahead and refrigerate before baking.
- Use ricotta cheese as a substitute for cottage cheese if preferred.
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free pasta.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 970mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
