Million Dollar Spaghetti
Ingredients:
For the Meat Sauce:
– 1 pound ground beef
– 1 pound Italian sausage
– 1 small onion, diced
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 jar 24 ounces marinara sauce
– Salt and pepper to taste
For the Cheese Mixture:
– 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
– 1 cup ricotta cheese
– 1 cup cottage cheese
– 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
– 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
– 2 tablespoons butter for greasing the baking dish
For the Pasta:
– 1 pound spaghetti
– 2 tablespoons butter melted
Directions:
1. Cook the Spaghetti:
– Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and toss with the melted butter. Set aside.
2. Prepare the Meat Sauce:
– In a large skillet, cook the ground beef, Italian sausage, diced onion, and minced garlic over medium heat until the meat is browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.
– Stir in the marinara sauce and season with salt and pepper. Let the sauce simmer for 10 minutes to develop flavor.
3. Prepare the Cheese Mixture:
– In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, ricotta cheese, cottage cheese, and 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese. Mix until smooth and creamy.
4. Assemble the Dish:
– Preheat the oven to 350F 175C. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with 2 tablespoons of butter.
– Spread half of the cooked spaghetti in the bottom of the baking dish. Top with the cheese mixture, spreading it evenly over the spaghetti.
– Layer the remaining spaghetti on top of the cheese mixture. Pour the meat sauce over the top, spreading it evenly.
5. Bake the Spaghetti:
– Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese and the grated Parmesan cheese over the top of the meat sauce.
– Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Then remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
6. Serve:
– Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy this indulgent and delicious Million Dollar Spaghetti!
Nutritional Information:
– Prep Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
– Kcal: 550 kcal per serving Servings: 8 servings
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