Description
Million Dollar Spaghetti Casserole is the ultimate comfort food, combining layers of tender spaghetti with a hearty, savory meat sauce and a gooey cheese topping. This dish not only delights the taste buds but also creates lasting memories around the dinner table. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, this casserole is easy to prepare and offers a satisfying meal everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook spaghetti in boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes, seasoning with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Stir in marinara sauce and cream cheese until well combined; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Mix cooked spaghetti with the meat sauce until evenly coated.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish, top with mozzarella cheese, and bake for 25 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 203g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 60mg