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Million Dollar Spaghetti

Million Dollar Spaghetti is the ultimate comfort food, featuring layers of rich meat sauce, creamy cheese, and perfectly cooked spaghetti. This delicious baked pasta dish is not only easy to prepare but also customizable to suit your taste preferences. Whether you’re hosting a family gathering or enjoying a cozy night in, this recipe guarantees to impress even the pickiest eaters. With its incredible flavors and satisfying textures, every bite feels indulgent—like a million bucks!

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x

Ingredients

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  • 12 ounces spaghetti
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 24 ounces marinara sauce
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  1. Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
  2. In a skillet, brown ground beef over medium heat and drain excess fat.
  3. Stir in marinara sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. Mix cream cheese and sour cream until smooth; fold in half the mozzarella.
  5. In a greased baking dish, layer half the spaghetti, half the meat sauce, the cheese mixture, remaining spaghetti, and top with remaining meat sauce and mozzarella.
  6. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30-35 minutes until bubbly.

Notes

To enhance flavor, consider adding Italian seasoning to ground beef before cooking.
Feel free to substitute ground beef with turkey or add veggies like spinach or mushrooms for a nutritional boost.

  • Author: Ruby
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/6 of the dish (approximately 300g)
  • Calories: 590
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 830mg
  • Fat: 32g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 56g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: For added flavor, consider seasoning ground beef with Italian herbs before cooking. Substitute ground beef with turkey or add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for extra nutrition.