Indulgent Million Dollar Spaghetti: A Comforting Casserole Delight
Equipment
- Large pot
- Skillet
- Mixing bowl
- Baking dish
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 400 grams spaghetti
- 500 grams ground beef
- 3 cups tomato sauce
- 200 grams cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Step 2: Cook spaghetti in salted water until slightly firm. Drain and set aside.
- Step 3: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, sauté until fragrant.
- Step 4: Add ground beef to the skillet, cook until browned. Stir in tomato sauce and season with salt and pepper.
- Step 5: In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese and sour cream until smooth.
- Step 6: Spread half of the cooked spaghetti in a baking dish.
- Step 7: Layer the cream cheese mixture over the spaghetti evenly.
- Step 8: Add the remaining spaghetti on top of the cream cheese layer.
- Step 9: Pour the meat sauce over the layered pasta.
- Step 10: Top with shredded mozzarella and grated parmesan cheese.
- Step 11: Bake in preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Step 12: Let the dish rest for 10 minutes before serving to set the layers.
Notes
For a healthier version, use whole wheat pasta and reduce cheese. Experiment with adding vegetables like spinach or mushrooms.