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Million Dollar Spaghetti

Million Dollar Spaghetti: Indulge in Cheesy Comfort Bliss

Million Dollar Spaghetti is a comforting baked pasta dish with layers of savory ground beef and creamy cheeses that brings everyone to the table.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 1 pound Spaghetti Cook until al dente.
For the Meat Sauce
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Can swap for ground turkey or omit.
  • 1 pound Italian Sausage Optional; can substitute with more beef.
  • 1 medium Onion Yellow or white onion recommended.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Fresh garlic is best.
  • 2 cups Marinara Sauce Homemade or low-sugar store-bought.
  • 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning Fresh herbs can be used.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Creamy Cheese Layer
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Softened.
  • 15 ounces Ricotta Cheese Cottage cheese can be a lower-fat alternative.
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Optional for lighter version.
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
  • 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese Shredded, part-skim is lighter.

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • large skillet
  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add spaghetti, and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and toss with butter.
  3. Brown the ground beef and Italian sausage in a large skillet over medium heat for 6-8 minutes until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
  4. Sauté diced onion for about 3 minutes until translucent. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute. Add marinara sauce and Italian seasoning, simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. Mix cream cheese, ricotta, sour cream, and Parmesan in a bowl until smooth. Set aside.
  6. Combine one cup of meat sauce with cooked spaghetti to coat the noodles evenly.
  7. Layer half of the spaghetti mixture in the baking dish. Spoon cheese mixture over, add remaining spaghetti, and then top with remaining meat sauce.
  8. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.
  9. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
  10. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This dish is highly customizable, perfect for any gathering!

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