Million Dollar Spaghetti
A comforting baked spaghetti dish with layers of flavors, combining savory meat sauce and creamy ricotta for a delightful meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 24 ounces marinara sauce
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until it’s al dente. Drain it and set aside.
- Sauté the ground beef, chopped onion, and minced garlic in a skillet over medium heat until the beef is browned.
- Add the marinara sauce to the sautéed meat and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Mix the ricotta cheese with the Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
- Build your layers by starting with half of the spaghetti at the bottom of a baking dish, followed by half of the meat sauce, then half of the ricotta mixture.
- Repeat the layering once more with the remaining ingredients and top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until the cheese is bubbling and golden brown.
- Cool slightly before serving and garnish with fresh basil if desired.
Notes
Pairs well with Caesar salad or garlic bread. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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