Dump and Bake Million Dollar Spaghetti

nutritional yeast

🥗Healthier: brewer's yeast

💰Cheaper: ground flaxseed

Brewer's yeast provides similar flavor and nutrients at a lower cost.

vegan cheese

🥗Healthier: cashew cheese

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu can be a more affordable option while still providing creaminess.

Pour half of the cooked spaghetti into a greased 9x13 casserole and spread it out on the bottom.

Drizzle a little marinara sauce over the spaghetti and toss to lightly coat the noodles.

Place one block of cream cheese on top of the spaghetti.

Add 8 oz of ricotta cheese on top of the cream cheese.

Spread 8 oz of sour cream over the cheese mixture.

Sprinkle a layer of Parmesan cheese over the sour cream.

Lightly season the layer with Italian seasoning.

Pour in the cooked and drained taco meat into a bowl.

Add an entire jar of marinara sauce to the taco meat and mix well.

Pour half of the meaty sauce mixture over the cheese mixture and spread it out evenly.

Add the remaining half of the cooked spaghetti on top of the meaty sauce mixture and spread it out with your hands.

Pour the other half of the meaty sauce mixture on top of the spaghetti and spread it out evenly.

Distribute pads of butter (1/4 cup total) evenly over the top of the dish.

Top with 1.5 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese, spreading it out to cover every inch.

Sprinkle a couple more sprinkles of Parmesan cheese on top.

Cover the dish with foil and bake in a 350°F oven for about 40 minutes.

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes to melt the cheese.

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