Million Dollar Spaghetti Casserole
Million Dollar Spaghetti Casserole is a comforting dish that layers tender spaghetti with savory ground beef, rich marinara sauce, and creamy cheese. This easy-to-make casserole is perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings, delivering a delightful combination of flavors that will leave everyone asking for seconds. Ready in just about an hour, it’s a family favorite that transforms any meal into a celebration.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti noodles
- 1 lb lean ground beef (or turkey)
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Cook spaghetti in boiling salted water until al dente, then drain.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef for 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat and add marinara sauce, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Lower the heat and mix in cream cheese until melted and combined.
- Toss cooked spaghetti with the meat sauce until evenly coated.
- In a greased baking dish, layer half of the spaghetti mixture followed by half of the mozzarella. Repeat with the remaining mixture and cheese on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes, then remove foil and bake an additional 15 minutes until bubbling and golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg