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Million Dollar Spaghetti

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 1 pound spaghetti
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • Meat Sauce
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 24-ounce jar marinara sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
Cream Cheese Layer
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup cottage cheese or ricotta
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Topping
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

Step 1
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Step 2
  1. Cook the spaghetti until al dente according to package directions. Drain and toss with butter.
Step 3
  1. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef and onion until browned. Drain excess grease.
Step 4
  1. Add garlic, marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
Step 5
  1. In a separate bowl, mix together the cream cheese, sour cream, cottage cheese, and Parmesan until smooth.
Step 6
  1. Spread half the buttered spaghetti into the baking dish.
  2. Top with the cream cheese mixture.
  3. Add the remaining spaghetti.
  4. Spread the meat sauce evenly over the top.
  5. Finish with shredded mozzarella.
Step 7
  1. Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes, until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden.
Step 8
  1. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
  2. Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan.