Layers of spaghetti and cheese are smothered in a savory beefy sauce and baked until brown and bubbly. Casseroles are an easy way to feed a hungry family!
Million Dollar Spaghetti is a combination of baked spaghetti and lasagna. It’s is a large and hearty casserole that reheats and freezes well for future meals. While the ingredients are simple this meal is delicious, everyone raves about it.
Ingredients in Million Dollar Spaghetti
Meat: I like using Italian sausage as it has lots of flavor, but in a pinch, you can substitute ground beef or ground turkey. If substituting the sausage, I would recommend adding extra seasoning to the sauce. Sauce: This recipe uses pasta sauce as the base to keep it quick and easy. You can use homemade marinara sauce or your favorite jar of sauce. Feel free to stir in fresh herbs if you’d like! Cheese: The cheese layer is made with either cottage cheese or ricotta cheese. I prefer cottage cheese because I think it adds so much creaminess to the recipe. Pasta: We most often make this with spaghetti but other types of pasta can be used. Try ziti or rigatoni noodles.
Serving Suggestions
Million dollar spaghetti is a hearty casserole that is a complete meal on its own. You can pair it with garlic bread and a fresh salad if you’d like.
Leftovers and Prep Ahead
The leftovers of this casserole reheat well! The pasta softens up a bit when reheating, but the flavor is just as good as when it was fresh out of the oven. Prep Ahead: Million Dollar Spaghetti Casserole can be made up to 24 hours ahead of time. Remove it from the fridge at least 30 minutes before baking and add an additional 15 minutes to the baking time. Freezing: To freeze the casserole, wrap it in plastic wrap first, then aluminum foil. Let it thaw overnight in the fridge before baking. Did your family love this Million Dollar Spaghetti Casserole? Leave us a rating and a comment below! © SpendWithPennies.com. Content and photographs are copyright protected. Sharing of this recipe is both encouraged and appreciated. Copying and/or pasting full recipes to any social media is strictly prohibited. Please view my photo use policy here.
