“I had this casserole at a friend’s party and I begged for the recipe!! Don’t tell anyone but this is better than my moms.”
This Million Dollar Spaghetti Casserole is a hearty and flavorful dish that combines rich meat sauce, creamy cheese, and tender spaghetti for a truly satisfying meal.
Ingredients:
Ingredients for Spaghetti and Cheese Layers:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Spaghetti | 16 ounces |
| Unsalted butter, melted | 1/2 cup |
| Parmesan cheese, grated | 1 cup |
Ingredients for Meat Sauce:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Ground beef | 1 pound |
| Onion, diced | 1/2 cup |
| Garlic, minced | 2 cloves |
| Marinara sauce | 1 can (24 ounces) |
| Crushed tomatoes | 1 can (15 ounces) |
| Dried basil | 1 teaspoon |
| Dried oregano | 1 teaspoon |
| Salt | To taste |
| Black pepper | To taste |
Ingredients for Cheese Filling:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Cream cheese, softened | 8 ounces |
| Sour cream | 1/4 cup |
| Mozzarella cheese, grated | 1/2 cup |
| Cheddar cheese, grated | 1/4 cup |
| Fresh parsley, chopped | 1/4 cup |
| Salt | To taste |
| Black pepper | To taste |
Instructions:
- Cook spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine cooked spaghetti with melted butter and Parmesan cheese. Toss to coat.
- Brown ground beef in a skillet. Drain excess fat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until softened. Stir in marinara sauce, crushed tomatoes, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer 10-15 minutes.
- Combine cream cheese, sour cream, mozzarella, cheddar, parsley, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Spread half of spaghetti mixture in a 9×13 inch baking dish. Top with cheese filling, then remaining spaghetti. Pour meat sauce over top.
- Cover and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake for 15-20 minutes more, or until bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
