Million Dollar Spaghetti
A hearty, layered pasta dish featuring spaghetti, ground beef, marinara sauce, and a blend of cheeses, perfect for family gatherings and cozy dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (24 oz) jar marinara sauce
- 1 (15 oz) ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain and set aside.
- Sauté the ground beef with the chopped onion and minced garlic until fully cooked.
- Stir in the marinara sauce and Italian seasoning, then simmer for 10 minutes.
- Mix the cooked spaghetti, ricotta cheese, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Layer half of the spaghetti mixture, then half of the meat sauce, and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese in a greased baking dish. Repeat the layers.
- Top with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze individual portions for up to 3 months. For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the beef while cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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