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Million Dollar Baked Spaghetti

Cultural Context

Million Dollar Baked Spaghetti is a comforting American casserole that combines the beloved flavors of spaghetti with a creamy twist. Often served at family gatherings and potlucks, this dish is known for its rich, cheesy layers and hearty meat sauce. It has gained popularity due to its ease of preparation and satisfying nature, making it a staple in many households across the United States.

AmericanUSmain
60 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 pound ground beef
1 green bell pepper
1 yellow onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 jar Ragu pasta sauce
3/4 cup chicken broth
3/4 cup 2% milk
2 ounces cream cheese
1/2 stick butter
1-2 tablespoons flour
1-1.5 cups shredded parmesan cheese
shredded mozzarella cheese
leftover Monterey cheese
spaghetti noodles
extra virgin olive oil
Italian seasoning
Dash salt free seasoning
paprika
dried parsley

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

sour cream

🥗Healthier: plain yogurt

💰Cheaper: creamy cottage cheese

Plain yogurt offers similar tanginess with fewer calories

1

Chop half of the green bell pepper and half of the yellow onion.

2

Heat a pan and add a couple tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil.

3

Add the chopped peppers and onions to the pan and sauté until they start to brown.

4

Add 1 tablespoon of minced garlic to the pan and stir.

5

Add 1 pound of ground beef to the pan and cook until browned.

6

Season the ground beef mixture with Italian seasoning, Dash salt free seasoning, and a little paprika.

7

Use a paper towel to soak up excess grease from the cooked ground beef.

8

Add the Ragu pasta sauce (or a can of tomato sauce) to the pan and stir to combine.

9

Let the sauce simmer while preparing the alfredo sauce and cooking the spaghetti noodles.

10

In a separate pot, mix 3/4 cup of chicken broth with 3/4 cup of milk for the alfredo sauce.

11

Melt 1/2 stick of butter in a pan and add minced garlic and 2 ounces of cream cheese.

12

Add 1-2 tablespoons of flour to the pan and cook for a couple of minutes.

13

Pour in the milk and chicken broth mixture and whisk together.

14

Add 1-1.5 cups of shredded parmesan cheese to the alfredo sauce and continue whisking until smooth and creamy.

15

Drain the cooked spaghetti noodles and return them to the pot.

16

Pour the alfredo sauce over the spaghetti noodles and stir to coat.

17

Spread the alfredo noodles in the bottom of a baking dish.

18

Layer some leftover cheese (Monterey or sharp cheddar) and mozzarella cheese on top of the noodles.

19

Pour the meat sauce over the noodles and cheese, spreading it out evenly.

20

Top with additional shredded cheese and sprinkle with dried parsley.

21

Preheat the oven to 350°F and bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is melted.

22

Let the dish sit for a few minutes before serving.

Cooking Techniques

sautéinglayeringbaking

Equipment Needed

panpotbaking dish

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkeggswheat

Also Known As

Million Dollar SpaghettiBaked Spaghetti Casserole

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