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Million Dollar Spaghetti

Million Dollar Spaghetti

Cost $15, save $20

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 50 Min
  • 8 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Pasta and Base

    • 🍝 1 (8 ounce) package spaghetti
    • 🧈 ½ cup butter, sliced - divided

  • Meat

    • 1 pound lean ground beef

  • Sauces

    • 1 (16 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce

  • Cheese and Dairy

    • 1 (8 ounce) container cottage cheese
    • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
    • ¼ cup sour cream
    • 🧀 1 (8 ounce) package shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

STEPS

1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and gather all ingredients.

2

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti until al dente, about 8 to 12 minutes. Drain.

3

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef until browned and crumbly, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and mix with spaghetti sauce.

4

Place 1/2 of the butter slices into a 9x13-inch casserole dish. Spread 1/2 of the spaghetti into the dish.

5

Mix cottage cheese, cream cheese, and sour cream. Spread over the spaghetti.

6

Cover with remaining spaghetti, top with remaining slices of butter, and pour the beef mixture over it.

7

Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.

8

Add shredded Cheddar cheese on top and bake until melted and lightly browned, about 15 minutes.

9

Remove from oven. Let cool slightly and serve.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

618

Calories

  • 28
    Protein
  • 31
    Carbs
  • 42
    Fats

💡 For an extra crispy topping, broil the cheese for 2 minutes after baking.Use freshly shredded Cheddar cheese for the best melting results.Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated for up to 3 days.