Million Dollar Spaghetti Casserole
A rich, cheesy layered spaghetti bake with cream cheese, ricotta, and meat sauce, perfect for cozy dinners and potlucks.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Total Time: 50 min
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 12 oz spaghetti, cooked al dente
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Brown ground beef in a skillet, drain excess fat, and stir in marinara sauce.
- Mix cream cheese, ricotta, sour cream, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning in a bowl.
- Layer half the cooked spaghetti in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the spaghetti.
- Add the remaining spaghetti, then top with the meat sauce.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Make ahead: Assemble the casserole and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking.
- Freezer friendly: Wrap tightly and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw before baking.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free spaghetti.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg