# Million Dollar Spaghetti

A macro-friendly and budget-friendly version of the viral dish, Million Dollar Spaghetti.

- Servings: 6 servings
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 lb 97/3 extra lean ground beef
- 24 oz jar pasta sauce
- 16 oz low fat cottage cheese
- 15 oz Barilla protein spaghetti
- 0.5 cup fat free Fairlife milk
- 0.5 cup reduced fat shredded cheese
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 garlic cloves
- 0.5 Tbsp chili powder
- 0.5 Tbsp garlic powder
- 0.5 Tbsp onion powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- to taste salt and pepper

## Instructions

1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, then add ground beef.
2. Once the beef is cooked through, add a jar of pasta sauce, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, ground cumin, and salt and pepper.
3. Reduce the heat and let it continue to cook on low.
4. In a blender or food processor, add cottage cheese, milk, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic cloves, and salt and pepper.
5. Blend until nice and smooth.
6. Cook the pasta following the instructions on the package.
7. Strain pasta.
8. Add the cooked pasta to a 9x13 casserole dish
9. Add Alfredo sauce and mix well.
10. Add the meat sauce.
11. Top with shredded cheese.
12. Put the casserole dish in the oven at 350 for 10-15 minutes.
13. Portion out to meal containers.

## Equipment

- skillet
- blender or food processor
- pot
- colander
- 9x13 casserole dish
- oven
- meal containers

## Tips

- You can use a packet of taco seasoning instead of the individual seasonings.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C8uQYDrgrqe/?igsh=MWNkMGg0eGxwdGF4bA==
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/3210656d-3dcc-4a51-b637-696439d02244
- Extracted: 2025-06-11

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