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Oven Baked 4 Ingredient Million Dollar Pasta

A simple yet delicious pasta dish made with hearty spaghetti, creamy cheese, and savory meat sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 12 ounces spaghetti Use any pasta shape if preferred.
  • 1 pound ground beef Can be substituted with ground turkey or sausage.
  • 24 ounces prepared pasta sauce Any brand or type can be used.
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened Ensure it is softened for easy spreading.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti until just tender, then drain.
  3. While the pasta cooks, brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Drain any excess grease from the pan.
  4. Stir in the pasta sauce with the ground beef, warming it through.
Assembly and Baking
  1. Spread half of the cooked spaghetti in the greased baking dish and dot with cream cheese.
  2. Add the remaining spaghetti on top and pour the meat sauce evenly over everything.
  3. Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.
  4. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley or grated cheese if desired. Pairs well with salad or garlic bread. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.