MILLION DOLLAR SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE
MILLION DOLLAR SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE is a spaghetti casserole with pasta, marinara, creamy sauce and cheese. This is a filling comfort food dinner that the family will love.
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SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE
This is one of those dinners that is super easy to prepare and will feed your hungry family. Layers of pasta, beef marinara, creamy Alfredo sauce and cheese. You can feel free to add more ingredients and veggies to fit your preferences.
INGREDIENT OPTIONS:
- I like this as a spaghetti casserole but feel free to use a different type of pasta.
- Ricotta cheese makes this dish extra tasty. Just add a layer over the marinara topping.
- Add your favorite spaghetti sauce veggies: sautéed mushrooms, zucchini, black olives, etc.
MORE EASY CASSEROLE RECIPES:
CHICKEN POT PIE CASSEROLE – SLOPPY JOE CASSEROLE – LOW CARB TACO CASSEROLE – TORTELLINI PEPPERONI PIZZA CASSEROLE
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MILLION DOLLAR SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion diced
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- 1 25-ounce jar marinara sauce
- 1 pound spaghetti noodles
- 8 tablespoons 1 stick butter
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 2 cups Parmesan cheese shredded
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Pepper
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- Parsley garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350º F.
- Cook spaghetti noodles according to package directions until al dente.
- In a large skillet over med/high heat add the ground beef and onions.
- Cook until beef is browned then drain any excess grease. Season beef with garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Reduce heat, add marinara sauce to beef. Stir to combine and allow to simmer for 5 minutes.
- Next, prepare the alfredo sauce:
In a large pot melt the stick of butter over medium heat.
Add the garlic followed by the heavy whipping cream and parmesan cheese. Whisk to combine. Heat until cheese is melted and sauce is a gravy consistency. (3-5 minutes)
Season the alfredo sauce with the salt and pepper. - Place cooked spaghetti noodles in a 9×13 baking dish.
- Cover the noodles with the alfredo sauce and toss gently to coat. Cover the alfredo spaghetti with the ground beef marinara mixture.
- Top with the shredded mozzarella cheese and parsley.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve immediately with additional parmesan cheese.
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