Description

Million Dollar Spaghetti Casserole is a rich, comforting, and crowd-pleasing dinner perfect for weeknights or gatherings. With layers of buttered spaghetti, creamy cheese filling, savory meat sauce, and gooey melted cheese, every bite feels indulgent and satisfying. Whether you’re feeding a large family or looking for delicious leftovers, this baked pasta dish delivers big flavor and big comfort.

Ingredients

1 lb spaghetti

1 lb ground beef

1 jar (24 oz) marinara or spaghetti sauce

8 oz cream cheese, softened

1 cup cottage cheese

1/4 cup sour cream

2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

2 tablespoons butter

Salt and pepper, to taste

Fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and toss with butter.
In a skillet, brown ground beef over medium heat. Season with salt and pepper. Drain fat and add marinara sauce. Simmer briefly.
In a bowl, mix cream cheese, cottage cheese, and sour cream until smooth.
Layer half of the spaghetti in the baking dish.
Spread cheese mixture over spaghetti.
Add the remaining spaghetti over the cheese layer.
Top with the meat sauce.
Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
Uncover and bake for another 10-15 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly.
Let rest for 5-10 minutes, garnish with parsley, and serve.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes