Description
This Million Dollar Spaghetti is a decadent and cheesy baked pasta dish that’s sure to be a family favorite. It features layers of spaghetti, a creamy cheese mixture with ricotta and cream cheese, a rich meat sauce, and a generous topping of melted mozzarella.
Ingredients
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- Cooking spray
- 1/2 cup finely diced onion
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, divided
- 3 cups marinara sauce, divided
- 1 pound spaghetti
- Kosher salt, to taste (for pasta water)
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat and brown meat: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish. In a large skillet, brown ground beef with onion and garlic. Drain excess grease. Season with 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning and 2 cups marinara sauce. Set aside.
- Cook pasta: Cook spaghetti in salted water until slightly undercooked (3 minutes less than al dente). Drain and toss with 1 cup marinara sauce.
- Make cheese mixture: In a bowl, combine cream cheese, ricotta cheese, garlic powder, and remaining Italian seasoning.
- Layer ingredients: In the prepared dish, layer half the spaghetti, the cheese mixture, remaining spaghetti, and then the meat sauce. Top with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake: Bake for 30 minutes, or until golden brown. Broil for 2-3 minutes for a crispier top, if desired.
- Serve: Serve immediately.
Notes
- Be sure to undercook the spaghetti slightly to prevent it from becoming mushy in the oven.
- You can use a different type of pasta, such as penne or rotini.
- For a spicier dish, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the meat sauce.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 620kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 1150mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
