Million Dollar Spaghetti Casserole

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven:
   Preheat to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.

2. Cook the Spaghetti:
   Boil spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

3. Cook the Ground Beef:
   Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat. Drain excess grease.

4. Sauté Onions and Garlic:
   In the same skillet, cook the chopped onion and minced garlic until translucent and fragrant.

5. Add Tomato Sauces and Seasoning:
   Stir in tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Combine well with the beef.

6. Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture:
   In a bowl, blend softened cream cheese, sour cream, cottage cheese, and butter until smooth.

7. Layer the Casserole:

   • Spread half the spaghetti noodles evenly in the baking dish.

   • Spread the cream cheese mixture over the noodles.

   • Pour the meat sauce evenly over the cream cheese layer.

   • Add the remaining spaghetti noodles on top.

8. Top with Cheese:
   Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the top layer.

9. Bake:
   Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.

10. Garnish and Serve:
    Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top before serving for a fresh finish.

Enjoy this hearty, cheesy, and comforting Million Dollar Spaghetti Casserole with family and friends!