For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes to the meat sauce. Ensure your cream cheese is fully softened for a smooth cheese mixture. If you don't have cottage cheese, ricotta cheese makes a fine substitute. To prevent the top from browning too quickly, tent the casserole dish with foil during the last 15 minutes of baking.
The Best Million Dollar Spaghetti
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PREP TIME20 mins
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COOK TIME1 hrs
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs 25 mins
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SERVING10 People
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VIEWS27
Indulge in the lavishness of this Million Dollar Spaghetti, a decadent casserole where layers of rich, meaty marinara sauce embrace perfectly cooked spaghetti, all blanketed by a generous topping of melted mozzarella and Parmesan. It’s comfort food elevated to a celebratory feast, perfect for sharing with loved ones.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate29 g
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Cholesterol133 mg
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Fiber3 g
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Protein37 g
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Saturated Fat20 g
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Sodium1484 mg
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Sugar9 g
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Fat43 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
3 mins
Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and 1 teaspoon of the kosher salt, cook until softened (about 3 minutes). Add garlic and cook until fragrant (about 1 minute). Add ground sirloin and Italian sausage, breaking them up with a spoon, until browned (about 5 minutes). Stir in 3 cups of marinara sauce; bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and simmer while pasta cooks.
02
Step
5 mins
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a large casserole dish.
03
Step
1 mins
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook until al dente (about 7 minutes). Drain, return spaghetti to the pot, and stir in 3 1/2 tablespoons of butter and the remaining marinara sauce.
04
Step
7 mins
In a medium bowl, combine cottage cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, the remaining salt, pepper, and 1 cup of mozzarella cheese. Stir until well combined.
05
Step
2 mins
Add half of the pasta to the prepared casserole dish. Spread the cheese mixture evenly over the pasta. Add the remaining pasta. Slice the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons of butter into thin pats and arrange over the pasta. Top with the meat sauce mixture, the remaining 2 cups of mozzarella cheese, and the grated Parmesan cheese. Place the casserole dish on a rimmed baking sheet.
06
Step
3 mins
Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted and browned and the pasta is bubbling around the edges (40-50 minutes). Let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired.
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Hugh Stehr
May 20, 2025Next time, I will try using a different type of cheese for the filling.
Ezekiel Shanahan
May 17, 2025I think it would be a fun twist to add some sautéed bell peppers to the meat sauce.
Lavinia Harvey
May 9, 2025I used cottage cheese I had to use up and it worked perfectly! No one knew the difference!
Damion Rippin
May 8, 2025This was a huge hit at our family dinner! Everyone loved it.
Valentin Shanahan
May 8, 2025So easy to make and tastes amazing. Definitely a keeper!
Joshua Schmeler
May 7, 2025I made this for a potluck, and it was the first dish to disappear!
William Ebert
Apr 26, 2025I used gluten-free pasta and it worked perfectly!
Dane Douglas
Apr 17, 2025My kids are picky eaters, but they devoured this. Thank you for the recipe!
Walton Bogisich
Mar 24, 2025I added some mushrooms to the meat sauce, and it was even better!
Elmira Pfannerstill
Mar 3, 2025Followed the recipe exactly and it came out perfect!