Million Dollar Spaghetti Recipe | Creamy Baked Spaghetti
Published Date: January 13, 2024
Last Updated: July 5, 2024
Published Date: January 13, 2024
Last Updated: July 5, 2024
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Whether you’re cooking for a crowd or simply want a delicious dish that reheats like a dream, this Million Dollar Spaghetti recipe is guaranteed to be a hit. This Creamy Baked Spaghetti is simple, flavorful, and ready in under an hour.
It’s quick. While this recipe might not be one of my typical 30-minute or less recipes, it can certainly be made in under an hour. Most of that time is spent baking the spaghetti casserole, so the amount of time you have to spend hovering over a stove is very minimal.
You can feed a crowd. If you’re hosting company, feeding a larger family, or just want the convenience of heating up leftovers later in the week, this twist on traditional spaghetti is sure to feed the masses.
Customize it to fit your tastes. If you have picky eaters that you like to cater to, or simply like to be adventurous in the kitchen, this recipe is easily modified to please.
Brings flavor on a budget. With the ever-rising cost of groceries, recipes that can be made affordably are always a hit in our house. You’ll love that you can the whole family for under $20.
This Million Dollar Spaghetti recipe is the ultimate, creamy, cheesy, decadent spaghetti recipe you’ve ever made! Piled high with flavorful ground beef, melty mozzarella, creamy ricotta, loads of noodles, rich butter, a lovely blend of spices, and the perfect amount of spaghetti sauce, your family will be begging you to make this again and again.
While there are more traditional favorites, like mozzarella cheese or parmesan cheese that will always lead the pack when you’re asking that question, I prefer not to be picky.
Let’s be honest. Cheese is good. So, when you’re making this Million Dollar Spaghetti recipe, why choose just one or two boring cheeses? This recipe uses a combination of Mozzarella, Parmesan, Ricotta, and Cream Cheese to create a flavor bomb you’ll have a hard time saying no to.
Sure, spaghetti is a family-favorite, but it can be a boring dinner option when you have it frequently in your dinner rotation. If you’re looking for a way to jazz up your next spaghetti night, you’ve come to the right place! The addition of a variety of cheeses layered with lots of flavorful sauce and spices creates a dish you’ll want to make again and again.
Prepare the Pasta. In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Cook the dried pasta according to the package instructions until al dente.
Brown the Ground Beef. In a separate skillet, warm the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and toast until golden brown. Add the ground beef and break it up with the end of a spatula. Cook it until no pink remains. Drain the renderings.
Combine the Cheesy Ingredients. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, cream cheese, Italian seasoning, and half of the mozzarella cheese.
Mix in the Sauce. Pour 3 cups of spaghetti sauce into the cooked and drained ground beef. Mix the remaining 1 cup of spaghetti sauce into the cooked and drained spaghetti noodles.
Layer the Spaghetti Casserole. Put the butter in the microwave and warm until melted. Place the melted butter in the bottom of a 9×13 casserole dish. Layer the Million Dollar Spaghetti accordingly:
Bake to Perfection. Bake the layered spaghetti casserole at 375F for 15-20 minutes.
Serve and Enjoy! Slice the Million Dollar Spaghetti into 12 servings, plate, and enjoy!
Not sure what to serve with your next Baked Spaghetti Casserole? Here are some ideas to make this dish a complete meal:
If you want to use this as a meal prep dinner option, you can rest easy knowing it reheats like a dream. If anything, the longer it sits, the better it tastes. When stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container, you can expect this Million Dollar Spaghetti recipe to last up to 4-5 days.
If you love how quick and easy this Million Dollar Spaghetti is, make sure you share it with your friends on social media so they can try it too!
Whether you're cooking for a crowd or simply want a delicious dish that reheats like a dream, this Million Dollar Spaghetti recipe is guaranteed to be a hit. This Creamy Baked Spaghetti is simple, flavorful, and ready in under an hour.
Prepare the Pasta. In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Cook the dried pasta according to the package instructions until al dente.
Brown the Ground Beef. In a separate skillet, warm the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and toast until golden brown. Add the ground beef and break it up with the end of a spatula. Cook it until no pink remains. Drain the renderings.
Combine the Cheesy Ingredients. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, cream cheese, Italian seasoning, and half of the mozzarella cheese.
Mix in the Sauce. Pour 3 cups of spaghetti sauce into the cooked and drained ground beef. Mix the remaining 1 cup of spaghetti sauce into the cooked and drained spaghetti noodles.
Layer the Spaghetti Casserole. Put the butter in the microwave and warm until melted. Place the melted butter in the bottom of a 9x13 casserole dish. Layer the Million Dollar Spaghetti accordingly:
Bake to Perfection. Bake the layered spaghetti casserole at 375F for 15-20 minutes.
Serve and Enjoy! Slice the Million Dollar Spaghetti into 12 servings, plate, and enjoy!
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