Million Dollar Spaghetti is loaded with ground beef or turkey, pasta, cream cheese, and melted cheese for the ultimate family comfort food dinner.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
Million Dollar Spaghetti combines everything people love about spaghetti and baked pasta casseroles into one dish. Layers of pasta, creamy cheese, rich meat sauce, and melted cheese create a comforting dinner that's perfect for busy weeknights, potlucks, and family gatherings.
- Family-friendly
- Easy to make ahead
- Great for leftovers
- Rich and creamy
- Perfect comfort food
Ingredients
Pasta Layer
- 16 ounces spaghetti noodles
- 2 tablespoons butter
Meat Sauce
- 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 24 ounces marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Cheese Layer
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup cottage cheese
Topping
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, freshly shredded
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Grease a 9x13 baking dish.
Step 2
Cook spaghetti according to package directions.
Drain and toss with butter.
Step 3
In a large skillet cook ground meat and onion until browned.
Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
Stir in marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Simmer for 10 minutes.
Step 4
In a separate bowl mix:
- Cream cheese
- Sour cream
- Cottage cheese
until smooth.
Step 5
Spread half the spaghetti into the baking dish.
Spread the cheese mixture over the pasta.
Add remaining spaghetti.
Top with meat sauce.
Step 6
Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan over the top.
Step 7
Bake for 30-35 minutes until hot and bubbly.
Allow to rest 10 minutes before serving.
What to Serve with Million Dollar Spaghetti
- Classic Southern Coleslaw
- Garlic Butter Chicken Bites
- Honey Garlic Chicken
- Broccoli Cheese Casserole
- Oven Roasted Red Potatoes