Million Dollar Spaghetti Recipe
This Million Dollar Spaghetti is a cheesy, baked pasta casserole layered with sausage, marinara, and creamy cheese—perfect for cozy dinners and feeding a crowd.
Ingredients
- 1 pound uncooked spaghetti
- 1 pound Italian sausage use turkey or chicken sausage if avoiding pork
- ½ medium onion chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 48 ounce marinara sauce 2 jars
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- to taste salt & pepper
Cheese layer
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 8 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a medium bowl, mix cream cheese, ricotta, parmesan, garlic powder, and oregano until smooth. Set aside.
- Cook spaghetti in salted water, 2 minutes less than package directions. Drain and return to pot.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown Italian sausage with onion. Cook 8–10 minutes, then add garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook 1 more minute. Drain excess fat.
- Add sausage mixture and marinara sauce to the pasta. Toss to combine.
- In a greased 9x13 dish, layer half the pasta mixture, then spread cheese mixture over it. Top with remaining pasta and smooth out.
- Sprinkle mozzarella over top. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and broil 2–3 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Let the dish rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use room-temp cream cheese for easier mixing.
- Don’t fully cook pasta—finish in oven. Grease dish for easy serving.
- Let rest before slicing.
- Go heavy on mozzarella for the perfect golden top.
Nutrition
Calories: 742kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 33gFat: 42gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 119mgSodium: 1799mgPotassium: 949mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1639IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 393mgIron: 4mg
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