Million Dollar Spaghetti Casserole

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A tasty, cheesy, and filling dish, Million Dollar Spaghetti Casserole blends the greatest aspects of lasagna and spaghetti into a single, simple casserole. This casserole, which has layers of spaghetti, delicious meat sauce, and creamy cheese, is ideal for meal prep, potlucks, and family meals. It will undoubtedly become a household favorite!

Components:

Twelve ounces of pasta
One pound of Italian sausage or ground beef
One little onion, chopped
Two minced garlic cloves
24 ounces of your preferred brand of marinara sauce
One teaspoon of Italian seasoning
To taste, add salt and pepper.
One cup of cottage cheese
Ricotta cheese, one cup
Two cups of mozzarella cheese, shredded
Half a cup of Parmesan cheese, grated
One tablespoon of freshly chopped parsley for garnish

Directions:

First, prepare the spaghetti.

Set the oven temperature to 175°C (350°F).
As directed on the package, cook the spaghetti in a big pot of boiling salted water until it is al dente. After draining, set away.

Step 2: Get the meat sauce ready.

Use a spatula to break up the ground beef (or Italian sausage) after it has been cooked in a large skillet over medium heat. If needed, drain extra fat.
To the skillet, add the minced garlic and chopped onion. The onion should be transparent after 3–4 minutes of sautéing.
Add the marinara sauce, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Give the sauce five minutes or so to simmer.

Mix the cheese filling in step three.

Combine half of the mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, and cottage cheese in a mixing bowl. Stir until thoroughly blended. This will be the casserole’s layer of creamy cheese.

Step 4: Put the Casserole Together

Line the bottom of a large (9 x 13-inch) baking dish with half of the cooked spaghetti.
Cover the spaghetti with half of the meat sauce and then half of the cheese mixture. With the remaining spaghetti, meat sauce, and cheese mixture, repeat the layering process.
Place the remaining mozzarella cheese on top of the dish and garnish with grated Parmesan cheese.

Bake the casserole in step five.

After lining the baking dish with aluminum foil, bake it for half an hour in a preheated oven.
After 30 minutes, take off the foil and continue baking for another 15 minutes, or until the cheese is golden brown and bubbling.

Step 6: Offer

After baking, take the casserole out of the oven and allow it to cool for five to ten minutes. The layers will set more easily as a result.
Before serving, garnish with freshly cut parsley. Savor it with garlic bread or a side salad!

Nutritional data (per serving, assuming eight servings):

450 calories
25g of protein
45g of carbohydrates
3g of dietary fiber
4g of sugars
20g of fat
10g of saturated fat
70 mg of cholesterol
800 mg of sodium

A hearty and filling recipe, Million Dollar Spaghetti Casserole is ideal for meal prep all week long or for serving a large group of people. This casserole will quickly become a mainstay in your family because to its rich flavors and cheesy delight. Savor each mouthwatering bite!