Description
Wrap yourself in the warmth of comfort food with Million Dollar Spaghetti Casserole. This delightful dish layers tender pasta, hearty ground beef, and a medley of rich cheeses, all enveloped in savory marinara sauce. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, it’s an unforgettable meal that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 large eggs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Boil water in a large pot and salt it generously. Cook spaghetti until al dente (8-10 minutes), then drain.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until cooked through; drain excess fat.
- Stir the marinara sauce into the beef and simmer for about 5 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, eggs, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- In a greased baking dish, layer half of the spaghetti, followed by half of the meat sauce and half of the cheese mixture. Repeat layers and top with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 casserole (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 120mg