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Million Dollar Spaghetti

Million Dollar Spaghetti: Your New Family Comfort Food Delight

Million Dollar Spaghetti is a comforting baked pasta dish perfect for busy weeknights and family dinners.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Pasta
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 ounces Spaghetti Cook until al dente.
For the Meat Sauce
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Can substitute with ground turkey.
  • 1 pound Italian Sausage Optional, omit for milder taste.
  • 1 medium Chopped Onion Use yellow or white onions.
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic Fresh garlic preferred.
  • 24 ounces Marinara Sauce Store-bought or homemade.
  • 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning Can substitute with individual herbs.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
For the Cheesy Mixture
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Can replace with ricotta.
  • 15 ounces Ricotta Cheese Cottage cheese can be an alternative.
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt as a substitute.
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Fresh grated is best.
For the Topping
  • 2 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese Use any melting cheese preferred.

Equipment

  • baking dish
  • Large pot
  • large skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • colander

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Cook the spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes, then toss with butter.
  3. Brown the ground beef and Italian sausage in a skillet over medium heat, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Sauté chopped onion with the browned meat for 3 minutes; add minced garlic for another minute.
  5. Pour in marinara sauce along with seasoning, salt, and pepper; simmer for 5-7 minutes.
  6. Mix cream cheese, ricotta, sour cream, and Parmesan until smooth in a bowl.
  7. Fold about one cup of meat sauce into the cooked spaghetti.
  8. Layer half of the saucy spaghetti in the baking dish, spread cheese mixture, then add remaining spaghetti and meat sauce.
  9. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese evenly.
  10. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes, then remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
  11. Let the dish rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 20mg

Notes

This dish can be customized with different meats and veggies to suit your preferences.

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