HEALTHY MILLION DOLLAR SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE RECIPE

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This healthier version of Million Dollar Spaghetti Casserole has all the creaminess of a million dollar casserole, minus the calories! It’s easy to make, a great way to enjoy spaghetti in a different form and you can also use up leftover spaghetti noodles!

W-W POINTS

A typical Million Dollar Spaghetti Casserole has 20-25 W-W points and is loaded with fat and calories! This easy Million Dollar Baked Spaghetti combines lean ground beef, pasta sauce, fat-free cream cheese and parmesan cheese, green onions, and spaghetti noodles in a light, W-W-friendly (7 W-W points),Ā delicious, and healthy comfort food.Ā 

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Ā Coursedinner, main
Ā CuisineAmerican, North American
Ā Keywordcasserole, leftover spaghetti noodles, million dollar, spaghetti
Ā Prep Time30minutesĀ 
Ā Cook Time20minutesĀ 
Ā Total Time50minutesĀ 
Ā Servings12Ā servings
Ā Calories301kcal

Equipment

  • lasagna pan
  • instant read thermometer

Ingredients

  • 4Ā cupsĀ pasta sauceĀ * you can use any type- *Classico is less W-W points
  • 450Ā gĀ spaghetti noodlesĀ *I used half of a 900 package
  • 1Ā lbĀ extra lean ground beef
  • 1Ā onion, finely chopped
  • 1Ā green pepper, chopped
  • 1Ā teaspoonĀ Italian seasoning
  • Ā¼Ā cupĀ parmesan cheese (fat-free)
  • Ā½Ā cupĀ cream cheese (fat-free)
  • 10Ā ozĀ – can of mushrooms
  • 3Ā cupsĀ low-fat sharp cheddar cheese, grated
  • 3-4Ā clovesĀ garlic, minced
  • 3Ā green onions, chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F/175 degrees C and spray an 11X13 lasagna pan with non-stick cooking spray. Cook spaghetti noodles according to package directions, until al dente (if not using leftover noodles). Drain and set aside.
  • Cook ground beef, onions and green pepper (and mushrooms IF using fresh) on the stovetop, in frying pan until ground beef is browned. Drain and return to pot.
  • Add pasta sauce, cream cheese, parmesan cheese, garlic and Italian seasoning to pot with cooked ground beef. Cook over medium-low on the stovetop, whisking until everything is incorporated.
  • Add mushrooms and cilantro. Remove from heat.
  • Mix spaghetti with sauce in lasagna pan (or in pot, then transfer to lasagna pan)
  • Sprinkle grated cheese on top, evenly distributed. *I like to finely grate the cheese for this recipe.
  • Bake for 20 minutes (uncovered), then turn up to broil (500 degrees F/260 degrees C for the last 2 minutes or until it begins to bubble and brown a little (be sure to watch it very carefully as low-fat cheese burns quickly)

Garnish

  • Garnish with green onions and serve.

Notes

Nutrition Facts
šŸ“‹ Healthy Million Dollar Spaghetti Casserole Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 cup)
CaloriesĀ 301Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
FatĀ 6g9%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
CholesterolĀ 35mg12%
SodiumĀ 701mg30%
PotassiumĀ 660mg19%
CarbohydratesĀ 37g12%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 6g7%
ProteinĀ 24g48%
Vitamin AĀ 540IU11%
Vitamin CĀ 16mg19%
CalciumĀ 181mg18%
IronĀ 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000-calorie diet.

Nutrition

Serving:Ā 1cupĀ |Ā Calories:Ā 301kcalĀ |Ā Carbohydrates:Ā 37gĀ |Ā Protein:Ā 24gĀ |Ā Fat:Ā 6gĀ |Ā Saturated Fat:Ā 3gĀ |Ā Polyunsaturated Fat:Ā 1gĀ |Ā Monounsaturated Fat:Ā 2gĀ |Ā Trans Fat:Ā 1gĀ |Ā Cholesterol:Ā 35mgĀ |Ā Sodium:Ā 701mgĀ |Ā Potassium:Ā 660mgĀ |Ā Fiber:Ā 3gĀ |Ā Sugar:Ā 6gĀ |Ā Vitamin A:Ā 540IUĀ |Ā Vitamin C:Ā 16mgĀ |Ā Calcium:Ā 181mgĀ |Ā Iron:Ā 3mg

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