Million Dollar Spaghetti Casserole

October 18, 2025 by youssef

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat Oven Set oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cook Pasta Boil spaghetti until al dente. Drain and set aside.
3. Make Meat Sauce Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat. Drain fat. Stir in spaghetti sauce and season with salt and pepper.
4. Mix Cheese Layer In a bowl, combine cream cheese, cottage cheese, and sour cream until smooth.
5. Layer the Casserole
   • Spread melted butter in bottom of a 9×13 baking dish.
   • Add half the noodles.
   • Spread cheese mixture over noodles.
   • Add remaining noodles.
   • Pour meat sauce over top.
6. Bake Bake uncovered for 30 minutes. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese and bake another 15 minutes until bubbly and golden.

🍽 Tips & Variations

• Add shredded mozzarella or provolone for extra gooeyness.
• Use Italian sausage instead of ground beef for a spicier kick.
• Stir in chopped spinach or mushrooms for added veggies.
• Make ahead and refrigerate overnight for deeper flavor.