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Million Dollar Spaghetti

Million Dollar Spaghetti

A delicious and hearty Million Dollar Spaghetti casserole, combining layers of spaghetti, meats, and cheeses.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Italian
Servings 8 slices
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Meats

  • 16 ounces spaghetti noodles
  • 0.5 pound ground beef
  • 0.5 pound ground Italian sausage or pork sausage
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 24 ounces marinara sauce

Cheeses and Other Ingredients

  • 3 Tablespoons butter
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 0.25 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup cottage cheese or ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ⅔ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

Cooking Steps

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Make Meat Sauce: In a large skillet cook and crumble the ground beef and Italian sausage and season with salt and pepper. Remove most of the grease. Add onions and garlic and cook for a few minutes until onion is translucent. Add all but ½ cup of the marinara sauce (reserve ½ cup for later) to the mixture and stir to combine. Set aside.
  • Prepare noodles: Cook Spaghetti according to package instructions, just until 'al dente'. Drain, and place hot spaghetti in a large mixing bowl with butter and ½ cup reserved marinara sauce and toss to combine.
  • Make Cheese layer: Combine cream cheese, sour cream and cottage cheese in a bowl and mix well.
  • Assemble: Pour HALF of the pasta into a 9×13’’ pan. Smooth cheese layer on top. Top with remaining noodles. Add meat sauce on top and smooth into an even layer. Top with mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese.
  • Bake for 30-40 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Check it around 20 minutes and if the cheese is browning too quickly, tent a piece of tinfoil over it. Wait at least 15 minutes before cutting and serving, to allow it to set up. Enjoy!

Notes

To Make Ahead: You can prepare this spaghetti casserole 1 day ahead of time. Allow it to cool, cover well, and store in the refrigerator until ready to bake. For freezing, cover well with greased aluminum foil and freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 17gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 605mgPotassium: 356mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 640IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 163mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Cheesy Pasta, Comfort Food, Million Dollar Spaghetti, Pasta Bake, Spaghetti Casserole
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