Million Dollar Spaghetti Casserole
A warm, cheesy casserole featuring spaghetti, ground beef, and creamy ricotta, perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 24 ounces marinara sauce
- 12 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 egg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s hot and ready for your bubbling casserole.
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Sauté the ground beef with the chopped onion and minced garlic over medium heat until fully cooked. Stir in the marinara sauce.
- Mix the ricotta cheese, egg, Italian seasoning, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper in a bowl.
- Layer half of the cooked spaghetti in a baking dish, followed by the meat sauce, then spoon on the ricotta mixture, and top with the remaining spaghetti.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake covered with foil for 25 minutes, then remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
- Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
This casserole pairs well with a green salad and garlic bread. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg