MILLION-DOLLAR WHITE SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE

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Our rendition of Million Dollar Spaghetti Casserole features layers of creamy white cheeses, Alfredo sauce, chicken and spinach. It's a throw-together comfort food casserole that's a delicious twist on traditional spaghetti.

Provided by Karly Campbell

Categories     Entree

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb uncooked spaghetti
1 teaspoon olive oil
8 oz fresh baby spinach
2 cups diced cooked chicken
1 jar (22 oz) Alfredo pasta sauce
1 container (15 oz) ricotta cheese
1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese (6 oz)
1 egg
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Cook spaghetti to al dente as directed on package; drain. Return to pan.
  • Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add spinach; cook about 3 minutes or until wilted; set aside.
  • Add chicken and Alfredo sauce to spaghetti; toss to coat. Spread half of the mixture in baking dish.
  • In medium bowl, stir ricotta cheese, 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese, the egg, garlic, salt and pepper; stir well to combine.
  • Spread cheese mixture over spaghetti mixture in baking dish. Top with wilted spinach. Top with remaining spaghetti; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake 20 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 980, Carbohydrate 82 g, Cholesterol 215 mg, Fat 6, Fiber 5 g, Protein 48 g, SaturatedFat 29 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1480 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 1 1/2 g

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