This indulgent casserole is the ultimate comfort food mashup, layering creamy cheeses, hearty meat sauce, and buttery pasta into a decadent, family-friendly bake. True to its name, it tastes like a million bucks.
Serves: 8-10
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Ingredients
For the Pasta & Meat Sauce:
1 lb (450g) uncooked spaghetti
1 lb (450g) ground beef (80/20 blend recommended)
1 (24 oz / 680g) jar of your favorite spaghetti sauce
½ tsp salt (or to taste)
½ tsp black pepper (or to taste)
For the Cream Cheese Layer:
8 oz (225g) full-fat cream cheese, softened to room temperature
8 oz (225g) full-fat cottage cheese (small curd)
½ cup (115g) sour cream
¼ tsp garlic powder (optional)
For Assembly:
½ cup (1 stick / 115g) unsalted butter, melted
1 cup (100g) grated Parmesan cheese, divided
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