- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef or Italian sausage over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until the onion is softened.
- Stir in the marinara sauce, crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer the sauce for about 15 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the softened cream cheese and sour cream until well combined.
- In the prepared baking dish, layer half of the cooked spaghetti. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the spaghetti.
- Pour half of the meat sauce over the cream cheese layer.
- Sprinkle 2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining spaghetti, meat sauce, and mozzarella cheese.
- Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until the casserole is hot and bubbly, and the cheese is melted and golden brown.
- Allow the casserole to rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley if desired.
Enjoy your Million Dollar Spaghetti Casserole! It’s a comforting and satisfying dish that’s perfect for a family dinner.
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