Million Dollar Pasta
User Reviews
3.4
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
694 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Million Dollar Pasta
Description
Million Dollar Pasta features cooked penne pasta tossed with a browned ground beef mixture that includes marinara sauce. Separately, a creamy blend of cream cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, garlic, and chives is whipped to a smooth mixture and combined with the pasta and meat sauce. The result is a cohesive dish with tender pasta enveloped by a rich, flavorful sauce that balances acidity and creaminess.
The garlic and fresh chives provide aromatic highlights, while salt and pepper season the dish evenly. This preparation serves well as a substantial main meal, offering both protein and comfort-carbohydrate elements in one.
The recipe is straightforward and can be served immediately after mixing without additional baking. It suits casual family dinners or quick gatherings where a creamy pasta dish is desired.
Ingredients
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 1 pound ground beef
- 24 ounces marinara sauce
- 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon chives chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper ground
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package directions.
- While the pasta is cooking, brown the hamburger meat in a medium skillet, crumbling it as it cooks. Drain the fat and return to the pan. Stir in the pasta sauce and set aside.
- Meanwhile, beat together the cream cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, garlic, chives, salt, and pepper with an electric mixer until well combined.
- Drain the pasta when it's finished cooking and return to the pot. Stir in the cream cheese mixture and the meat sauce until well coated.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 694 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 694kcal | 35% |
| Carbohydrates | 64g | 21% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 111mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 1152mg | 48% |
| Potassium | 769mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1065IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 6.4mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 128mg | 13% |
| Iron | 3.5mg | 19% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
3.4
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