# Million Dollar Spaghetti

A macro-friendly and budget-friendly version of the viral Million Dollar Spaghetti, high in protein and low in calories.

- 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 and add in the ground beef.
2. Cook the beef through.
3. Add in the jar of pasta sauce, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, ground cumin, and a little salt and pepper to preference.
4. Reduce the heat and let the meat sauce continue to cook on low while preparing the rest of the ingredients.
5. In a blender or food processor, add in the cottage cheese, half a cup of milk, half a cup of grated parmesan cheese, four cloves of garlic, and a little salt and pepper.
6. Blend until the cottage cheese mixture is nice and smooth.
7. Follow the instructions on the package to make the pasta.
8. Strain the cooked pasta.
9. Grab a 9x13 casserole dish and add in the cooked pasta and the alfredo sauce.
10. Mix well until all the spaghetti is coated.
11. Add the delicious meat sauce on top of the pasta.
12. Top with the shredded cheese.
13. Pop this in the oven on 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 to 15 minutes.
14. Portion out to meal containers.

## Equipment

- large skillet
- blender or food processor
- 9x13 casserole dish
- meal containers

## Tips

- Use a packet of taco seasoning instead of individual seasonings if preferred.
- This recipe is designed to be high protein, low calorie, and affordable.
- Portion out to meal containers for eating good all week long.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1bSQMU4S5m/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/c33181e8-5b1f-4be6-a2de-5923afff27fc
- Extracted: 2026-02-01

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