Million Dollar Spaghetti
This Million Dollar Spaghetti casserole bake is meaty, cheesy, and all-around delicious. Ready in 45 minutes, it's the perfect easy meal to serve a crowd.
Ingredients
- 1 pound dried spaghetti
- 1 pound ground Italian sausage
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 (24 ounce) jars marinara sauce
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
- ¼ cup butter (cubed)
- ⅔ cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Cook the spaghetti until al dente according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the Italian sausage, onions, and garlic. Cook for 6-7 minutes until the sausage is fully cooked.
- Stir in the marinara sauce, salt, and pepper. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, cottage cheese, and 1 cup of mozzarella cheese.
- To assemble the casserole, scatter half the butter on the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish. Spread half the spaghetti and half the meat sauce on top. Spread the cheese mixture evenly on top. Spread the remaining spaghetti and meat sauce.
- Sprinkle 2 cups of mozzarella cheese and the parmesan on top. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is slightly browned and the sides are bubbling up.
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
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