Description
Indulge in the richness of Million Dollar Spaghetti, a decadent baked pasta dish that combines layers of creamy cheeses, savory meats, and flavorful sauces for a truly satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound Italian sausage (casings removed)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (24 oz) jar marinara sauce
Cheese Mixture:
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Toppings:
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
Instructions
- Preheat oven and cook spaghetti: Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook spaghetti until al dente, drain, and set aside.
- Cook meats and sauce: Brown ground beef, sausage, and onion in a skillet. Add garlic, then stir in marinara sauce and simmer.
- Prepare cheese mixture: Combine cream cheese, ricotta, sour cream, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Assemble: Layer spaghetti, cheese mixture, and meat sauce in a baking dish. Top with cheeses and butter.
- Bake: Cover and bake for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes until bubbly.
- Rest and serve: Let the dish rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be assembled ahead and baked before serving.
- Substitute cottage cheese for ricotta if preferred.
- Pair with garlic bread and a green salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American-Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
