The Best Million Dollar Spaghetti
The Best Million Dollar Spaghetti layers tender noodles with a rich beef-and-sausage marinara, a tangy trio of cheeses, and a bubbly golden mozzarella-Parmesan top. It’s hearty, ultra-cheesy, and deeply savory—perfect for feeding a crowd at family dinners or potlucks. Expect a comforting baked casserole with creamy pockets and meaty sauce in every bite.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves10
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in The Best Million Dollar Spaghetti, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 9 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 47 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 19
- Heart Health
- 68
- Metabolic
- 32
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 39
- Performance
- 33
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion, 1 teaspoon salt, and garlic; cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add ground beef and sausage and cook, breaking them up with a spoon, until browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in 3 cups marinara sauce and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and keep at a gentle simmer while the pasta cooks.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a large casserole dish.
- 3
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until just tender with a bite, about 7 minutes. Drain, then return the spaghetti to the pot. Stir in 3 1/2 tablespoons butter and the remaining marinara sauce.
- 4
Combine cottage cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, remaining salt, pepper, and 1 cup mozzarella in a medium bowl, and stir until well blended.
- 5
Add half of the pasta to the casserole dish. Spread the cheese mixture evenly over the pasta. Add the remaining pasta; cut the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons butter into thin slices and arrange over the pasta. Top with the meat sauce mixture, the remaining 2 cups mozzarella, and grated Parmesan cheese. Place the casserole dish on a rimmed baking sheet.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted and browned and the pasta is bubbling around the edges, 40 to 50 minutes. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with parsley if desired.
- Calories 878.38 kcal High 44%
- Protein 46.42 g Good Source 93%
- Carbohydrate 46.31 g 17%
- Total Fat 55.57 g High 71%
- Saturated Fat 30.25 g High 151%
- Trans Fat 0.04 g High --
- Cholesterol 171.48 mg High 57%
- Sodium 1341.23 mg High 58%
- Dietary Fiber 4.03 g Moderate 14%
- Total Sugars 7.37 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 622.82 mg Good Source 48%
- Iron 4.36 mg Good Source 24%
- Potassium 641.36 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin A 274.52 mcg Good Source 31%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
The Best Million Dollar Spaghetti is made with 16 ingredients and serves 10. It takes about 1 hr 20 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Butter, Cottage Cheese, and Cream Cheese. Each serving provides about 878.38 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is The Best Million Dollar Spaghetti made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Butter, Cottage Cheese, Cream Cheese, Grated Parmesan Cheese. The full list of 16 is above.
- How long does it take to make The Best Million Dollar Spaghetti?
- About 1 hr 20 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 878.38 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is The Best Million Dollar Spaghetti easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 16 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is The Best Million Dollar Spaghetti healthy?
- The Best Million Dollar Spaghetti has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 878.38 calories and 46.42 g of protein, or 93% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium, iron and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1341.23 mg (58% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 30.25 g (151% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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