Million Dollar Spaghetti Casserole
A comforting casserole packed with layers of spaghetti, ground meat, ricotta, and a cheesy topping that will leave everyone wanting more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Meat
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb ground beef or sausage
- 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente; drain well and set aside.
- In a skillet, brown the ground meat over medium heat; drain excess fat.
- Add the marinara sauce to the skillet with the meat and stir to combine; simmer for a couple of minutes.
- In a separate bowl, mix the ricotta cheese with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- In a baking dish, create your first layer: half of the spaghetti, followed by half of the meat sauce, and then half of the ricotta mixture.
- Repeat layering with remaining spaghetti, meat sauce, and ricotta mixture.
- Top with a mix of mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
Casserole can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight before baking. Consider adding sautéed bell peppers or mushrooms for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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