Million Dollar Spaghetti
Experience the ultimate comfort food with this Million Dollar Spaghetti recipe. Layered with tender pasta, rich marinara sauce, creamy ricotta, and savory ground meat, this dish is an unforgettable crowd-pleaser. Whether for a cozy family dinner or a festive gathering, this cheesy delight promises satisfaction in every bite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 lb lean ground beef or sausage
- 1 cup ricotta cheese (whole milk)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook spaghetti until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef or sausage until fully cooked; drain excess fat.
- In a large bowl, mix marinara sauce with ricotta cheese until well combined; stir in cooked meat.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a baking dish, spread some sauce mixture at the bottom. Layer half of the cooked spaghetti followed by half of the sauce mixture.
- Repeat layering with remaining spaghetti and sauce on top. Generously sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the final layer.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes; remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg