Description
Slow Cooker Baked Spaghetti, often dubbed Million Dollar Spaghetti, is a comforting casserole that unites layers of tender spaghetti, savory marinara sauce, and creamy cheese in a slow cooker. This dish not only fills your home with an irresistible aroma but also delivers a delightful dining experience perfect for family dinners or gatherings. With minimal prep time and the magic of slow cooking, you can enjoy rich flavors and cheesy goodness without spending hours in the kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- Fresh basil (for garnish)
- Grated Parmesan cheese (for garnish)
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef or turkey in a skillet over medium heat; drain excess fat.
- In a bowl, combine cooked meat with marinara sauce and Italian seasoning.
- In another bowl, blend cream cheese until smooth; mix in half of the mozzarella.
- Layer half of uncooked spaghetti in the slow cooker, followed by half of the meat mixture and half of the creamy cheese mixture. Repeat layers.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or until pasta is tender.
- Top with remaining mozzarella and let melt before serving; garnish with fresh basil and Parmesan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 55mg