Million Dollar Spaghetti
A comforting million dollar spaghetti casserole with layers of spaghetti, hearty meat sauce, and a rich cheese blend.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces spaghetti
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Brown the ground beef and Italian sausage in a large skillet over medium heat. Drain any excess fat.
- Simmer the marinara sauce and Italian seasoning in the meat mixture for about 5 minutes.
- Mix the ricotta cheese, half of the mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese in a separate bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
- Layer half of the cooked spaghetti in a greased baking dish, followed by the meat sauce, cheese mixture, and the remaining spaghetti.
- Add the remaining mozzarella cheese on top.
- Bake covered with aluminum foil for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until cheese is bubbling and golden.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
For a twist, add sautéed spinach or swap the beef for turkey. Whole wheat spaghetti can also be used as a healthier option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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