Million Dollar Spaghetti: Discover the Secret Recipe!
Million Dollar Spaghetti is a delicious and hearty pasta dish that combines layers of spaghetti, rich meat sauce, and creamy cheese, making it a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat; drain excess fat.
- Add marinara sauce and Italian seasoning to the beef; simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a large baking dish, layer half of the spaghetti, followed by half of the meat sauce, half of the cottage cheese, and half of the mozzarella cheese.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining ingredients.
- Top with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms to the meat sauce for extra flavor.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 50mg