Description
A decadent baked spaghetti casserole featuring layers of pasta, a creamy cheese filling, savory meat sauce, and plenty of melted mozzarella. The ultimate comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Spaghetti Pasta
- 1 lb Lean Ground Beef
- 1 jar (24oz) Marinara Sauce
- 1 Yellow Onion (diced)
- 8 oz Cream Cheese (softened)
- 1 cup Ricotta Cheese
- 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese (shredded)
- 1 cup Cheddar Cheese (shredded)
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 1 tsp Dried Basil
- 1 tsp Dried Oregano
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Cook spaghetti to al dente, drain, and toss with butter.
- Brown ground beef and onion in a skillet. Drain fat. Stir in marinara and herbs. Simmer.
- Mix softened cream cheese and ricotta until smooth.
- Layer half the pasta in a baking dish. Spread cream cheese mixture on top.
- Add remaining pasta, then top with meat sauce.
- Sprinkle with mozzarella and cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until bubbly. Let rest 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Make Ahead: Assemble the dish, cover, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking.
- Cream Cheese: Ensure it is room temperature to avoid lumps in the filling.
- Alcohol-Free: We use balsamic vinegar for depth instead of wine.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American-Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Slice
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Million Dollar Spaghetti, Baked Spaghetti Casserole, Creamy Pasta Bake, Easy Ground Beef Casserole, Spaghetti Pie, Family Dinner Recipe