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Crockpot Million Dollar Spaghetti

Crockpot Million Dollar Spaghetti

This Crockpot Million Dollar Spaghetti is the ultimate comfort food pasta dinner — rich, creamy, and layered with perfectly seasoned meat sauce, tender spaghetti noodles, and gooey cheese. It’s a fuss-free Italian-inspired casserole that tastes like a restaurant meal but is made right in your slow cooker. Perfect for weeknight dinners, family gatherings, or cozy weekends.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • For the Meat Sauce:
  • 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
  • 1 jar 24 oz marinara or spaghetti sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • For the Creamy Cheese Layer:
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup ricotta or cottage cheese
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Other Ingredients:
  • 1 lb spaghetti noodles cooked al dente
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Method
 

  1. Brown the Meat:
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef or sausage until browned. Drain any grease, then stir in the marinara sauce, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Let it simmer for 5 minutes.
  3. Make the Creamy Filling:
  4. In a medium bowl, mix cream cheese, ricotta, sour cream, and Parmesan cheese until smooth and creamy.
  5. Prepare the Spaghetti:
  6. Cook spaghetti noodles until just al dente. Drain and toss with olive oil to prevent sticking.
  7. Layer the Casserole:
  8. Lightly grease the inside of your slow cooker.
  9. Spread a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom.
  10. Add half of the spaghetti noodles.
  11. Spread half of the creamy cheese mixture.
  12. Sprinkle some mozzarella cheese.
  13. Repeat the layers, ending with meat sauce and mozzarella on top.
  14. Cook:
  15. Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours, until everything is melted, bubbly, and delicious.
  16. Serve:
  17. Garnish with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan cheese. Serve warm with garlic bread or salad.

Notes

  • Don’t overcook the pasta before layering — al dente is key.
  • Swap ground beef for Italian sausage or turkey for a lighter version.
  • Add spinach, mushrooms, or zucchini for extra vegetables.
  • Leftovers reheat beautifully — perfect for meal prep!