Million Dollar Spaghetti Casserole
A heartwarming and creamy casserole that combines pasta, meat, and gooey cheese, perfect for family-friendly meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 24 ounces marinara sauce
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente; then drain and set aside.
- Sauté the ground beef along with the chopped onion and minced garlic, about 5-7 minutes.
- Combine the marinara sauce, seasoning with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, and let it simmer.
- Mix the cooked spaghetti with the meat sauce mixture and cottage cheese.
- Layer half of the spaghetti mixture in a greased baking dish.
- Cheese the casserole with half of the shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Repeat with the remaining spaghetti mixture and rest of the cheese.
- Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Cool for a few minutes before garnishing with fresh basil if desired.
Notes
This dish is versatile; feel free to add vegetables or swap out proteins according to your preference. Great for leftovers!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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