Million Dollar Spaghetti
A creamy and savory spaghetti casserole perfect for gatherings and cozy dinners, featuring layers of gooey cheese, savory beef, and pasta.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce
- 1 can (15 ounces) ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Sauté the ground beef with minced garlic, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning until browned.
- Stir in the marinara sauce and simmer for a few minutes.
- Mix the cooked spaghetti with ricotta cheese, half of the mozzarella, and half of the Parmesan.
- Spread half of the spaghetti mixture in the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Layer with the beef sauce evenly.
- Top with the remaining spaghetti mixture.
- Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan on top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
Leftover Million Dollar Spaghetti can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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