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Million Dollar Spaghetti filled with meat and cheese.
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Million Dollar Spaghetti

Creamy, cheesy, beefy, saucy and oh-so-good, Million Dollar Spaghetti is a baked layered casserole that everyone loves!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: baked pasta, breakfast casserole, million dollar spaghetti, pasta casserole
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 967kcal
Author: Chef Jenn

Equipment

  • 9x13 baking dish

Ingredients

  • 1 pound uncooked spaghetti
  • 12 ounces lean ground beef
  • 12 ounces mild Italian sausage
  • 1 cup diced yellow onion
  • 8 ounces mushrooms quartered
  • 1 cup diced green bell pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 32 ounce marinara sauce divided; you need 4 cups
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup ricotta whole fat
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F and spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Cook the spaghetti according to package directions to al dente. Drain and return the pasta to the pot or transfer it to a large mixing bowl.
  • Brown the ground beef and sausage in a skillet over medium-high heat while the pasta is cooking. Drain the fat if necessary.
  • Add the chopped onion, mushrooms, bell pepper and garlic to the meat mixture and continue to cook until the onion is softened.
  • Stir in 3 1/2 cups of marinara sauce to the meat mixture, add the Italian seasoning and heat through.
  • Add the remaining marinara sauce to the spaghetti and mix well.
  • Transfer the sauced noodles to the prepared baking dish.
  • Stir together the softened cream cheese, ricotta, and parmesan in a small bowl until mixed.
  • Spread the cream cheese mixture over the noodles with an offset spatula.
  • Top the cream cheese layer with the meat sauce and spread it out evenly.
  • Sprinkle the top with mozzarella and bake covered with foil for about 40-45 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Remove the foil for the last 10 minutes of baking time.

Notes

Chef Jenn's Tips

    • Use hot Italian sausage if you like a bit of spice to your Million Dollar Spaghetti casserole.
    • You can prepare this casserole a day in advance and then just pop it into the oven to bake. Add about 5-10 minutes of baking time if the casserole is fridge-cold before baking.
    • Make sure the spaghetti is al dente to prevent it from becoming mushy during baking.
    • A sprinkle of fresh basil or parsley before serving can add a nice touch of freshness.

Nutrition

Serving: 2cups | Calories: 967kcal | Carbohydrates: 75g | Protein: 51g | Fat: 51g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 174mg | Sodium: 1710mg | Potassium: 1301mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1763IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 448mg | Iron: 5mg