Description
Discover the joy of cooking with this Million Dollar Spaghetti recipe, a delightful baked pasta dish that combines layers of savory Italian sausage, rich marinara sauce, and a heavenly blend of cheeses. Perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or cozy nights in, this comforting meal is not only indulgent but also incredibly easy to prepare. With its crowd-pleasing flavors and generous portions, you’ll find it hard to resist going back for seconds! Whether you’re a novice cook or an experienced chef, this recipe is designed for everyone to enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound uncooked spaghetti
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 2 (24 ounce) jars marinara sauce
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 8 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- In a medium bowl, mix cream cheese, ricotta, and parmesan until smooth.
- Cook spaghetti in salted water for 2 minutes less than package instructions; drain.
- In a skillet, brown Italian sausage with chopped onion; add garlic and red pepper flakes.
- Combine sausage mixture with drained spaghetti and marinara sauce in a pot.
- Layer half the pasta mixture in a baking dish, spread the cheese mixture on top, then add the remaining pasta.
- Top with mozzarella cheese and bake covered with foil for 30 minutes. Remove foil and broil until golden.
- Let sit before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg