Description
Million Dollar Spaghetti is a comforting baked casserole that combines savory Italian sausage, rich marinara sauce, and a creamy cheese filling. Topped with gooey melted mozzarella, this dish is perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners. Its delicious layers of pasta, sauce, and cheese create a mouthwatering experience that will please even the pickiest eaters. With easy preparation steps and the ability to make it ahead of time, Million Dollar Spaghetti is not just a meal; it’s a satisfying culinary adventure that brings everyone together at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound uncooked spaghetti
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 2 (24 ounce) jars marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 8 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Prepare the cheese layer by mixing cream cheese, ricotta, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Cook spaghetti in salted water until two minutes undercooked; drain and return to pot.
- In a skillet, brown sausage with chopped onion for about 10 minutes; add garlic and red pepper flakes for an additional minute.
- Mix the sausage mixture with marinara sauce and combine it with the spaghetti.
- Layer half of the pasta/sauce in a baking dish, spread cheese mixture on top, then finish with remaining pasta/sauce and mozzarella.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes; remove foil and broil until bubbly.
- Let sit for 5–10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the casserole (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg