Easy Million Dollar Spaghetti recipe. Made with 8 simple ingredients, this simple dinner idea makes the ultimate comfort food.
I have made a lot of pasta casseroles in my day. But if I’m going to be completely honest, this is the family favorite.
My husband requests this recipe at least once a month, and it is a recipe that the whole family loves. My toddler is obsessed with this pasta, and so it doesn’t last long in our house at ALL.
So I’m going to make this recipe before all of the New Years resolutions kick in. Before we are even thinking about eating healthier. We need some comfort food over the holidays, And this Million Dollar Spaghetti is the perfect stick-to-your-bones recipe to make that even the pickiest family members will love.
Million Dollar Spaghetti Ingredient List
You just need some basic ingredients that you most likely have in your pantry already. All you need you need to make this million-dollar spaghetti is:
- spaghetti
- ground beef
- tomato sauce
- cold pats of butter
- cottage cheese
- cream cheese
- sour cream
- cheddar cheese
That’s it!
Tips & Variations
Experiment with different types of cheese. For the cheese mixture, you can use whatever kinds of cheese that you have on hand. When I was low on cheddar cheese, I would mix in some mozzarella cheese or some parmesan cheese. But whatever you have on hand is fine! Just make sure that you have plenty of cheese, because the cheese layer is what makes this million dollar spaghetti casserole extra special.
Use spaghetti sauce instead of tomato sauce. Want more classic flavors of spaghetti in this dish? Try mixing in some pasta sauce or marinara sauce into the savory meat sauce.
Add some more spice! Looking for a little more extra flavor? Try adding in some garlic powder or some Italian seasoning. If you want this baked spaghetti casserole to have a little more heat, try adding some red pepper flakes.
Change up the meaty sauce. Instead of ground beef, try using ground turkey, ground pork or ground chicken. Adding in a little Italian sausage would also taste great in the beef mixture.
Storing this spaghetti. Allow the spaghetti bake to cool to room temperature before storing in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
More Pasta Recipes
Like this Million Dollar Spaghetti? Then you will love these pasta dishes:
- One Pot Cheesy Chicken Pasta
- Homemade Hamburger Helper
- Baked Spaghetti
- Sausage and Bell Pepper Rotini
If you try this recipe, let me know! Rate it, leave a comment and tag me with #atasteofmadness on Instagram! I always love seeing what you are creating!
Million Dollar Spaghetti
Ingredients
- 8 oz dry spaghetti
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 (15 oz) cans tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup cold butter, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350˚F.
- Cook the spaghetti in boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium high heat until no longer pink, around 5-7 minutes. Drain and discard the grease. Mix in the tomato sauce.
- Evenly arrange the slices of butter at the bottom of a 9x13 inch casserole dish. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the cottage cheese, cream cheese and sour cream.
- Spread half of the spaghetti in casserole dish on top of the butter. Spread half of the cottage cheese mixture on top, then half of the ground beef mixture. Repeat with the remaining spaghetti, cottage cheese mixture and ground beef mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and spread the shredded cheese on top. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
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I love the simplicity of this recipe; it is a comforting and satisfying dish perfect for feeding a crowd or a special family meal. It’s rich, cheesy, and delicious!
Definitely a favorite in my house!
This spaghetti casserole indeed tastes amazing. I make it with leftover spaghetti, I always cook too much for two people. No wonder the recipe is called million dollar spaghetti! It is great!
Yay! I am so happy you liked it 🙂
This million dollar spaghetti turned out absolutely delicious. love how easy it was to make too.Thank you!
You’re welcome!
Rich and decadent and so good. We love it and are so thankful to have leftovers. I love each bite.
What a fantastic recipe! Thank you.
I almost like the leftovers better than the night of 😉
Wow. This was so delicious. I made it for my family, and everyone wanted seconds and has already asked me to make it again. Thank you.
So glad it was a hit with your family!
My family loved this spaghetti! I’m pretty sure everyone had seconds. Thanks for this simple recipe!
So happy you liked it!
This is so hearty and comforting! Perfect winter meal for the family…sounds really delicious 😀
One of my favorite dinners 🙂
Cheesy, creamy and so delicious! This was a pasta dish for the whole family to enjoy. No leftovers in sight here 🙂 Thanks for the tasty recipe!
I guess you’ve got to make it again 😉
I hadn’t heard of million dollar spaghetti before but this recipe is a keeper. Easy to make and seriously yummy!
It tastes like a million dollars, I promise 🙂
Never heard of this recipe, we made it for our lunch and loved it. This Comforting, easy and simple recipe which is going on our regular menu.
I am so happy to hear this!
This million-dollar spaghetti looks so good, you have me sold on all the cheeses! I am going to try this for dinner. Hopefully, my kids will enjoy it. I’ve got some picky eaters in my house but they do love cheese and noodles.
It’s always a hit at my house. Let me know how it goes!