Decadent Layered Million Dollar Spaghetti Bake

Looking for a hearty, crowd-pleasing dish that’s as rich in flavor as it is simple to make? This Ultimate Baked Spaghetti Casserole fits the bill perfectly. Layered with tender pasta, savory meat sauce, and creamy cheese, this dish brings together all the elements of comfort food in one delicious bake.

Whether you’re feeding a family or hosting a dinner party, this recipe is sure to satisfy everyone at the table. Let’s dive into how to create this irresistible casserole!

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Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Total Time: 55 minutes

Serves 10

Calories: 587

Carbohydrates: 43g

Protein: 32g

Fat: 32g

Ingredients

• 16 ounces spaghetti
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 pound Italian sausage
• 45 ounces spaghetti sauce (1 large jar or 2 small jars)
• 8 ounces ricotta cheese
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Garnish (optional)

• Freshly chopped parsley

Instructions

1. Cook the spaghetti until it’s just tender, according to the package instructions. Drain well and set aside.
2. While the pasta cooks, brown the ground beef and Italian sausage in a pan over medium heat. Once cooked through, drain the excess fat and stir in the spaghetti sauce.
3. In a medium bowl, blend together the ricotta cheese, softened cream cheese, sour cream, and Italian seasoning until smooth.
4. To assemble the casserole, spread a thin layer of the meat sauce in the bottom of a 9×13 baking dish. Add half of the cooked spaghetti on top. Layer with half of the remaining meat sauce, half of the ricotta mixture, and half of the mozzarella cheese.
5. Repeat the layering process with the remaining ingredients, finishing with a generous sprinkle of mozzarella on top.
6. Bake at 375˚F for 40-45 minutes, until the edges are bubbling and the casserole is heated through.
7. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve warm.

Recipe Variations

If you want to mix things up, try one of these tasty variations:

• Meatless Baked Spaghetti Casserole: Skip the meat and layer the casserole with marinara sauce, the cheese mixture, and mozzarella for a vegetarian-friendly option that's perfect for Meatless Monday.
• Spaghetti Squash Casserole: For a lighter, lower-carb twist, swap out the spaghetti noodles for spaghetti squash. After cooking the squash, remove the seeds and use a fork to scrape out the strands. Use these in place of pasta and bake as directed for 30-40 minutes, until the edges are bubbly.

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