Description
Indulge in the comforting and creamy delight of Million Dollar Spaghetti Casserole. This easy-to-make dish combines layers of al dente spaghetti, seasoned ground beef, rich marinara sauce, and a heavenly blend of cheeses. Perfect for family dinners or potlucks, this casserole is a crowd-pleaser that wraps you in warmth with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente; drain.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until no longer pink; drain excess fat.
- In a large bowl, mix softened cream cheese with Italian seasoning and garlic powder until smooth.
- Fold in half of the marinara sauce into the cream cheese mixture.
- In a greased baking dish, layer half of the cooked spaghetti, followed by the cream cheese mixture and half of the mozzarella.
- Repeat layering with remaining spaghetti, marinara sauce, and top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes; uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 245g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg