Description
Million Dollar Spaghetti is the ultimate comfort dish that combines hearty Italian sausage, rich marinara sauce, and a luscious blend of creamy cheeses. This baked spaghetti casserole is perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or any occasion where you want to impress your guests. With its savory flavors and inviting textures, this dish will have everyone coming back for seconds. The best part? It can be prepared in advance, making it a fantastic choice for busy weeknights or gatherings with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound uncooked spaghetti
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 2 (24 ounce) jars marinara sauce
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 8 ounces ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F.
- In a medium bowl, mix cream cheese, ricotta cheese, garlic powder, and dried oregano until smooth.
- Cook spaghetti in salted water for about 2 minutes less than package directions; drain and return to the pot.
- Brown Italian sausage with chopped onion in a skillet; add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for one more minute.
- Combine the sausage mixture with the spaghetti and marinara sauce; mix well.
- In a 9×13 baking dish, layer half of the pasta mixture, spread cheese mixture on top, then add remaining pasta mix.
- Top with mozzarella cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes; remove foil and broil until bubbly and golden.
- Let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 529
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 895mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 72mg