🍳 Instructions
1. Cook Spaghetti
- Boil pasta in salted water until just al dente.
- Drain and set aside.
2. Make Meat Sauce
- Brown beef with onion until fully cooked.
- Add garlic, cook 1 min.
- Stir in pasta sauce and seasoning.
- Simmer 5 minutes.
3. Make the Cream Layer
Mix together:
- Cream cheese
- Sour cream
- Cottage/ricotta
- Garlic powder
Until smooth and creamy.
4. Assemble the Casserole
In a 9×13 baking dish, layer:
- Half the spaghetti
- Dots of half the butter
- Spread the cream mixture evenly
- Add remaining spaghetti
- Add remaining butter
- Pour the meat sauce over the top
- Sprinkle mozzarella + Parmesan
5. Bake
Bake at 350°F / 180°C for 30–40 minutes,
until golden, bubbly, and edges are crispy.
Let it rest 10 minutes before cutting.
🍽️ Serve
Pair with:
- Garlic bread
- Caesar salad
- Green beans
😍 Flavor & Texture
- Creamy cheesy center
- Savory meat sauce
- Tender pasta
- Crispy buttery top
- Rich, decadent, restaurant-quality!
💡 Tips
- Don’t overcook pasta or casserole will be mushy
- Add red pepper flakes for heat
- Use Italian sausage for extra flavor
- Cottage cheese gives best texture
🍕 Variations
Million Dollar Chicken Spaghetti
- Swap beef for shredded chicken
- Use Alfredo + marinara mix
Million Dollar Vegetarian
- Skip meat
- Add mushrooms, spinach, zucchini
Million Dollar Crockpot
- Layer ingredients
- Cook LOW 3–4 hrs
📦 Storage
- Fridge: 3–4 days
- Freezer: Up to 2 months
❤️ Why It’s “Million Dollar”
Because it tastes expensive, fancy, and indulgent —
but is made from affordable pantry ingredients!
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