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Million Dollar Baked Spaghetti

A cozy, crowd-pleasing meal that feels indulgent yet is surprisingly easy to whip up.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 12 ounces spaghetti
  • 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 jar 24 ounces spaghetti sauce
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large pot for boiling pasta
  • Large skillet
  • Baking dish (9x13 inch)
  • Mixing bowl
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Aluminum foil

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large pot, boil salted water and cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
  3. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef or sausage until fully cooked.
  4. Add diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the meat, cooking until the onion is translucent.
  5. Stir in the spaghetti sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to the meat mixture and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
  6. In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, sour cream, and half of the mozzarella cheese.
  7. In a greased baking dish, layer half of the cooked spaghetti, followed by the meat sauce, then the cheesy mixture, and top with the remaining spaghetti.
  8. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.
  9. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  10. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden.

Notes

This dish can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated before baking.