Million Dollar Spaghetti Recipe
Ingredients
- 16 ounces dried spaghetti
- 48 ounces spaghetti sauce)
(two 24-ounce jars
- ½ cup butter
cut in half and cut into slices
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 medium onion
), diced (or ½ cup
- 3 to 4 cloves garlic
minced
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 8 ounces cream cheese
softened
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
divided
- chopped parsley
for garnish optional
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F.
- 2
Cook the spaghetti per package directions to al dente (about 8 minutes). Drain and return to the pot. Stir 4 tablespoons of sliced butter into the hot spaghetti.
- 3
Stir one jar of the spaghetti sauce into the cooked noodles. Set aside.
- 4
In a large skillet, brown the ground beef, Italian sausage, and onions. Add the garlic and cook one more minute. Drain any extra grease. Pour the remaining jar of spaghetti sauce into the meat mixture. Set aside.
- 5
In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the cottage cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, and 1½ cups of shredded mozzarella cheese. Set aside.
- 6
In a deep dish 9x13-inch casserole dish (or a 10x14-inch lasagna pan), place the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter slices into the bottom of the pan.
- 7
Spread half of the spaghetti noodles in the bottom of the pan.
- 8
Spread the cheese mixture over the noodles.
- 9
Place the remaining spaghetti noodles over the cheese mixture.
- 10
Pour the meat sauce on top of this layer of spaghetti.
- 11
Sprinkle the remaining 1½ cups of mozzarella cheese on top of the casserole.
- 12
Bake for 30 to 40 minutes. Let the casserole sit 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
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About this Recipe
Craving ultimate comfort food that tastes like a million bucks without breaking the bank? This Million Dollar Spaghetti recipe delivers a truly decadent, satisfying meal perfect for any night. It’s the ultimate cheesy, meaty, pasta bake that will quickly become a family favorite.
What sets this Million Dollar Spaghetti apart is its incredible layering. You get tender spaghetti, a robust meat sauce featuring both savory ground beef and zesty Italian sausage, and an indulgent trio of cheeses. Creamy cottage cheese, tangy sour cream, and softened cream cheese are expertly combined to create a rich, melty filling, all blanketed under a generous topping of mozzarella. This thoughtful combination ensures every forkful is incredibly rich and full of flavor.
Prepare for a hearty, savory dish that’s wonderfully cheesy and deeply comforting. The spaghetti soaks up the savory meat sauce, while the multiple layers of cheese melt into an ooey-gooey dream. It’s a substantial meal, perfect for satisfying big appetites or feeding a crowd, promising a truly satisfying experience that brings everyone to the table.
Customization & Serving
While the classic recipe calls for both ground beef and Italian sausage for optimal depth of flavor, you could use just one if preferred for a simpler profile. Feel free to experiment with different types of shredded cheese for the topping if you like, though mozzarella provides that classic stretchy melt. A sprinkle of fresh basil instead of parsley also works beautifully for a slightly different aromatic touch.
This Million Dollar Spaghetti is a fantastic centerpiece for family dinners, potlucks, or any occasion when you need a crowd-pleasing, comforting dish. Serve it with a simple green salad and some crusty garlic bread to soak up all the delicious sauce.