Indulge in a culinary masterpiece that combines the goodness of spaghetti squash with a tantalizing blend of flavors in the Million Dollar Spaghetti Squash Casserole. This delectable dish features perfectly roasted spaghetti squash, tossed with a creamy and cheesy sauce, and topped with a crispy breadcrumb crust. Savor the burst of flavors from the Parmesan cheese, black pepper, garlic, and a hint of nutmeg. Discover a collection of three irresistible recipes within this article: the classic Million Dollar Spaghetti Squash Casserole, a flavorful variation with the addition of succulent shrimp, and a lighter version made with almond milk for a creamy yet guilt-free indulgence. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this extraordinary casserole that's not only delicious but also incredibly easy to prepare.
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MILLION-DOLLAR SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE
The whole family will love this easy, cozy make-ahead spaghetti casserole.
Provided by Tieghan Gerard
Categories Entree
Time 1h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish.
- Cook spaghetti to al dente as directed on package.
- Meanwhile, in medium bowl, beat eggs, parsley and Parmesan cheese with whisk. Drain spaghetti, and add it right back to the hot pot. Add the butter and the egg mixture to the spaghetti, and quickly toss until evenly coated and the eggs have formed a sauce. Add mixture to baking dish.
- Add cottage cheese and cream cheese to the pot you tossed the spaghetti in, and mix until combined. Pour the cheese mixture directly over the spaghetti mixture, spreading it out in an even layer.
- Heat 10-inch skillet (or use the pot you cooked the spaghetti in) over medium heat, and brown the beef, 5 to 8 minutes; drain. Remove from heat, and stir in the pasta sauce and cream. Spread mixture over cheese layer. Then add the mozzarella cheese in an even layer over top.
- Place baking dish on large cookie sheet. Bake 30 to 45 minutes or until the cheese is melted and lightly browned on top. Cool 5 minutes before serving. Serve with fresh mozzarella and basil, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 810, Carbohydrate 60 g, Cholesterol 230 mg, Fat 6 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 38 g, SaturatedFat 23 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1010 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 1 1/2 g
MILLION DOLLAR SPAGHETTI SQUASH CASSEROLE
Spaghetti squash casserole with a creamy cheesy filling!
Provided by Karly Campbell
Time 1h40m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray a rimmed baking sheet with non-stick spray.
- Cut the spaghetti squash in half length-wise. Scoop out the seeds and discard. Drizzle the inside of the squash with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
- Place spaghetti squash flesh side down on the prepared baking sheet at bake for 1 hour or until fork tender.
- Use a fork to scrape out long strands of squash, scraping across the width of the squash.
- Brown the ground beef over medium heat in a large skillet.
- Drain the grease and add the marinara to the pan. Cook for 5 minutes over low heat to heat through.
- Add the cream cheese, sour cream, and parsley to a small mixing bowl and stir well to combine.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with non-stick spray.
- Place half of the spaghetti squash in the prepared baking dish.
- Top the squash with half of the meat sauce and all of the cream cheese mixture.
- Add the remaining spaghetti squash followed by the remaining meat sauce.
- Sprinkle on the grated mozzarella.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and casserole is hot.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 413 calories, Carbohydrate 10 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 98 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 35 grams fat, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 21 grams protein, SaturatedFat 14 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 547 grams sodium, Sugar 6 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams unsaturated fat
MILLION DOLLAR SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE
Make and share this Million Dollar Spaghetti Casserole recipe from Food.com.
Provided by melonhead
Categories European
Time 45m
Yield 12 slices, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook 1 lb. elbow macaroni according to package directions. While the noodles cook prepare mixture.
- Mix together sour cream, cottage cheese, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, half of the onions, garlic, and salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Brown the ground beef with 1/2 of the chopped onion. Season with salt and pepper. (if not using a lean meat of 93% fat free or better, DRAIN OFF THE FAT CAREFULLY into an aluminum lined, non plastic bowl.
- Pour 2/3 of the drained noodles into a 9x13 baker.
- Spoon meat sauce onto the noodles. Spread all of the cheese mixture over the meat sauce, cover with remaining noodles, then sauce, and cover in mozzarella cheese (up to 2 cups).
- Bake 350' for 45 minutes or until bubbly!
- Serve with Texas garlic toast and garden salad.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 311.4, Fat 12, SaturatedFat 6.3, Cholesterol 35.5, Sodium 438.7, Carbohydrate 36, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 5.7, Protein 14.4
Tips:
- For a creamier casserole, use full-fat sour cream and cream cheese.
- To make the casserole ahead of time, cook the spaghetti squash and assemble the casserole, but do not bake it. Cover the casserole and refrigerate it for up to 24 hours. When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the casserole, covered, for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and hot.
- Serve the casserole immediately, garnished with fresh parsley or chives.
Conclusion:
This million-dollar spaghetti squash casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover spaghetti squash. The casserole is creamy, cheesy, and flavorful, and it is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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