Description
Million Dollar Spaghetti is the ultimate comfort food that brings together flavorful Italian sausage, luscious marinara sauce, and a creamy trio of cheeses. Baked to golden perfection, this dish is a crowd-pleaser for family dinners or gatherings, promising to impress everyone at your table. With its rich layers of pasta and cheese, it’s not just a meal but an experience of warmth and satisfaction. Easy to prepare and perfect for leftovers, Million Dollar Spaghetti can be customized to suit your taste preferences, making it a versatile choice for any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound uncooked spaghetti
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 2 jars (24 oz each) marinara sauce
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 8 oz ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Freshly grated parmesan cheese (1 cup)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Cook spaghetti in salted water for two minutes less than package directions; drain.
- In a skillet, brown Italian sausage with onion until cooked through. Add garlic and sauté for one more minute.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, ricotta, parmesan, garlic powder, and oregano until smooth.
- Combine cooked spaghetti with marinara sauce and sausage mixture in a pot; toss well.
- Layer half the spaghetti mixture in a greased baking dish. Spread cheese layer on top and finish with remaining spaghetti mixture.
- Top with mozzarella cheese and cover with foil. Bake for 30 minutes; uncover and broil until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg