Description
Indulge in the rich and cheesy goodness of Million Dollar Spaghetti Casserole, a delightful twist on a classic favorite. Layers of pasta, savory meats, creamy cheeses, and zesty sauce come together to create a truly irresistible dish that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
Spaghetti:
- 1 pound spaghetti, cooked and drained
Meat Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (24-ounce) jar marinara sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cheese Mixture:
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
Cheeses:
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook spaghetti: Cook the spaghetti according to package directions, drain, and toss with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Prepare meat sauce: In a large skillet, cook ground beef and Italian sausage until browned. Add onion, garlic, marinara sauce, salt, and pepper. Simmer.
- Prepare cheese mixture: Mix cream cheese, ricotta, and sour cream until smooth.
- Assemble casserole: Layer spaghetti, cheese mixture, meat sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan in a baking dish.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake for 10-15 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Serve: Let rest for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute cottage cheese for ricotta if preferred.
- Use mild or spicy Italian sausage based on your taste.
- This casserole freezes well—just bake and freeze in portions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
