Description
Million Dollar Spaghetti is the ultimate comfort food that combines layers of creamy cheese and rich marinara in a delightful pasta dish. Perfect for family gatherings or game nights, this recipe is effortless to prepare yet impressive enough to wow your guests. With a melty cheese topping and savory ground beef, every bite is a warm hug on a plate. Get ready to indulge in this cheesy goodness that will disappear faster than you can say ‘extra cheese!’
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 3 cups marinara sauce
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, draining excess fat.
- Stir in marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese with half of the mozzarella until smooth.
- In a baking dish, layer half of the spaghetti, half of the meat sauce, and spread the cream cheese mixture on top. Repeat layers with remaining ingredients.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan; bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 80mg