How to Make Million Dollar Spaghetti - A Step-by-Step Guide

Million Dollar Spaghetti is a decadent and delicious pasta dish that is perfect for feeding a crowd or for a special occasion. This recipe is a twist on classic spaghetti and meat sauce, but with a rich and creamy cheese layer that takes it to a whole new level of indulgence. It's no wonder why it's called "Million Dollar Spaghetti" – one bite of this dish and you'll feel like a million bucks!

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Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) package spaghetti
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 (16 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
  • ½ cup butter, sliced - divided
  • 1 (8 ounce) container cottage cheese
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 1 (8 ounce) package shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 8

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in boiling water until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 8 to 12 minutes. Drain.
  • While the pasta is cooking, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Transfer to a bowl and mix in spaghetti sauce.
  • Place 1/2 of the butter slices into the bottom of a 9x13-inch casserole dish. Spread 1/2 of the spaghetti into the dish.
  • Mix cottage cheese, cream cheese, and sour cream together in a bowl; spread mixture over spaghetti. Cover with remaining spaghetti and top with remaining slices of butter.
  • Pour ground beef mixture over spaghetti and spread in an even layer.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Spread Cheddar cheese on top and continue baking until cheese has melted and is lightly browned, about 15 minutes more.
  • Nutrition

    618 cal.

    • Total Fat: 42g
    • Saturated Fat: 24g
    • Cholesterol: 136mg
    • Sodium: 721mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 31g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 28g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 275mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 471mg