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Million Dollar Spaghetti Recipe

Published: May 9, 2025 Prep Time: About 25 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Serves: 8 Difficulty: Medium Category: Main Course Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound spaghetti
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound Italian sausage
  • 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
  • 1 container (15 oz) ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cook spaghetti according to package directions, drain.
  3. In a large skillet, cook ground beef and sausage until browned.
  4. Add marinara sauce and simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. In a large bowl, mix ricotta, sour cream, cream cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  6. Add cooked spaghetti and mix well.
  7. Pour half of the spaghetti mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  8. Top with half of the meat sauce.
  9. Repeat layers with remaining spaghetti and sauce.
  10. Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan.
  11. Drizzle with melted butter.
  12. Bake for 30-35 minutes until bubbly and golden.

Special Notes

This rich and decadent casserole is perfect for feeding a crowd. The combination of spaghetti, meat sauce, and three types of cheese creates a luxurious dish that's worth every calorie. The key is to layer the ingredients properly so each bite has a perfect balance of flavors. It's a great way to turn a simple pasta dish into something special.