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The Best Million Dollar Spaghetti

The Best Million Dollar Spaghetti

Cost $20, save $30

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  • 60 Min
  • 10 Servings
  • $20

INGREDIENTS

  • Sauce Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 🧅 1 small onion
    • 🧂 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
    • 1 pound ground sirloin
    • 1 pound Italian sausage
    • 32 ounces marinara sauce
  • Pasta Ingredients

    • 16 ounces spaghetti
    • 5 tablespoons butter
  • Cheese Layer

    • 1 cup cottage cheese
    • 8 ounces cream cheese
    • 1/4 cup sour cream
    • 🧂 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
    • 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
    • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

STEPS

1

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion, 1 teaspoon salt, and garlic; cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add ground beef and sausage and cook, crumbling with a spoon, until browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in 3 cups marinara sauce; bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and simmer while pasta cooks.

2

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a large casserole dish.

3

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until just tender with a bite, about 7 minutes. Drain; return spaghetti to the pot. Stir in 3 1/2 tablespoons butter and remaining marinara sauce.

4

Combine cottage cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, remaining salt, pepper, and 1 cup mozzarella in a medium bowl and stir until well incorporated.

5

Add half of the pasta to the casserole dish. Spread cheese mixture evenly over pasta. Add remaining pasta; cut remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons butter into thin slices, and arrange over pasta. Top with meat sauce mixture, remaining 2 cups mozzarella, and grated Parmesan cheese. Place casserole dish on a rimmed baking sheet.

6

Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and browned and pasta is bubbling around the edges, 40 to 50 minutes. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

652

Calories

  • 37
    Protein
  • 29
    Carbs
  • 43
    Fats

💡 Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best flavor.You can prepare the casserole ahead of time, refrigerate it, and bake it later.Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley for garnish and an extra touch of color.