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Million Dollar Spaghetti

Million Dollar Spaghetti

Devashish
This Million Dollar Spaghetti lives up to its luxurious name - a rich, comforting pasta dish that tastes like a splurge but won't break the bank. At 350 calories per serving with 17g of protein, it's a satisfying meal that strikes the perfect balance between treating yourself and staying mindful of nutrition.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 15
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • 9x13 baking pan
  • Large skillet
  • Large mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 16 ounces spaghetti noodles
  • 1/2 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 pound ground Italian sausage or pork sausage
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 24 ounces marinara sauce
  • 3 Tablespoons butter
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup cottage cheese or ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a large skillet cook and crumble the ground beef and Italian sausage and season with salt and pepper. Remove most of the grease. Add onions and garlic and cook for a few minutes until onion is translucent. Add all but ½ cup of the marinara sauce (reserve ½ cup for later) to the mixture and stir to combine. Set aside.
  • Cook Spaghetti according to package instructions, just until "al dente". Drain, and place hot spaghetti in a large mixing bowl with butter and ½ cup reserved marinara sauce and toss to combine.
  • Combine cream cheese, sour cream and cottage cheese in a bowl and mix well.
  • Pour HALF of the pasta into a 9×13'' pan. Smooth cheese layer on top. Top with remaining noodles. Add meat sauce on top and smooth into an even layer. Top with mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese.
  • Bake for 30-40 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Check it around 20 minutes and if the cheese is browning too quickly, tent a piece of tinfoil over it.
  • Wait at least 15 minutes before cutting and serving, to allow it to set up. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 17gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 605mgPotassium: 356mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 640IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 163mgIron: 1mg
Keyword baked spaghetti casserole, casserole pasta, cheesy ground beef pasta, cream cheese pasta, layered spaghetti
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