Million Dollar Spaghetti Casserole

Million Dollar Spaghetti earns its lavish nickname from a rich cream-cheese, cottage-cheese, and sour-cream layer that turns ordinary pasta into potluck gold. Baked American-style with seasoned beef marinara and melted mozzarella, it is pure weeknight comfort.

Serves 8 · 25 min prep · 35 min cook

Estimate for one serving

• 280 cal
• 12g protein
• 24g carbs
• 8g fat
• 4g fiber

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Ingredients

• 1 lb spaghettiPantry
• 1 lb ground beefMeat
• 3 cups marinara saucePantry
• 8 oz cream cheese, softenedDairy
• 1 cup cottage cheese or ricottaDairy
• 1/2 cup sour creamDairy
• 4 tbsp butterDairy
• 2 cups mozzarella, shreddedDairy
• 1/2 onion, dicedProduce

Instructions

1. 1Heat oven to 350°F. Cook spaghetti; drain. Brown beef with onion; stir in marinara.
2. 2Beat cream cheese, cottage cheese, and sour cream until smooth.
3. 3Layer half the spaghetti with dots of butter, cheese mixture, remaining spaghetti, then meat sauce. Top with mozzarella.
4. 4Bake 30–35 minutes until hot and cheese is melted.