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Million Dollar Spaghetti

Million Dollar Spaghetti is a crowd-pleasing dish that combines layers of pasta, rich meat sauce, and creamy cheese, perfect for family gatherings.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: million dollar spaghetti, pasta, comfort food, cheesy, Italian cuisine
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 450kcal

Ingredients

  • 12 oz. spaghetti
  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1 jar 24 oz. marinara sauce
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente, then drain.
  • In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat, breaking it up as it cooks.
  • Once browned, drain excess fat and add marinara sauce to the skillet.
  • In a bowl, mix together cottage cheese, egg, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  • In a greased baking dish, layer half of the spaghetti on the bottom.
  • Add the meat sauce on top of the spaghetti layer.
  • Spread the cottage cheese mixture over the meat sauce.
  • Top with the remaining spaghetti and sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses on top.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 18g | Fiber: 2g