Go Back
+ servings
Slice of million dollar spaghetti on a plate.
5 from 2 votes

Million Dollar Spaghetti

This million dollar spaghetti combines a whopping four types of cheese layered with juicy ground beef and tender spaghetti to create the ultimate comfort food.
Prep 20 minutes
Cook 40 minutes
Total 1 hour
Fat 21
Carbs 39
Protein 24
Yield 12

Ingredients

  • 16 oz. full-fat cottage cheese
  • 8 oz. cream cheese softened
  • 3 oz. grated parmesan cheese ~1 cup
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 lb. 85% ground beef
  • ½ large white onion diced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 48 oz. marinara sauce divided
  • 16 oz. spaghetti noodles
  • 4 oz. shredded mozzarella cheese ~1 cup

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350℉ and spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the cottage cheese, cream cheese, parmesan, eggs, and salt. Mix well and set aside.
    a white dish with a white batter in it.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium/high heat and add olive oil. When the oil becomes fragrant, add the ground beef and cook for 4-5 minutes. Add the onion and garlic and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Add the Italian seasoning and cook for another minute.
    a frying pan filled with ground beef and onions.
  • Add 24 oz. of marinara to the meat and bring to a simmer. Turn the heat off and set it aside.
    chili in a pan on a white surface.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook 1-2 minutes short of al dente. If the box recommends 10 minutes, cook for 8-9 minutes. Drain and put it back into the pot. Add the rest of the marinara sauce to the noodles and toss until combined.
    a pot filled with spaghetti on a white surface.
  • To assemble, add half of the noodles to the bottom of the baking dish. Then scoop half of the cottage cheese mixture and spread it on top of the noodles. Layer the rest of the noodles and then the cottage cheese mixture. Top with all of the ground beef and bake for 20 minutes uncovered.
    a white baking dish filled with pasta and cheese.
  • After 20 minutes, top with the mozzarella cheese and bake for another 15 minutes.
  • Allow the spaghetti to rest for 10 minutes before serving.
    a casserole dish filled with lasagna and cheese.

Tips & Notes

  • We used this Italian seasoning, and it has salt in it. If you use a different seasoning that doesn't contain salt, you may need to add another 1-2 teaspoons of salt.

Watch it

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 435kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 21g | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g