Million Dollar Spaghetti
A comforting baked pasta dish with layers of ricotta, mozzarella, and a savory meat sauce, perfect for family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Sauté the ground beef with diced onion and minced garlic until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in the marinara sauce and Italian seasoning; simmer for 5 minutes to blend the flavors.
- Combine ricotta cheese, half of the mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Layer half the spaghetti, followed by the meat sauce, and then the ricotta mixture in a baking dish. Top with remaining spaghetti and mozzarella cheese.
- Bake covered with foil for 25 minutes; then uncover and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Make it personal by adding vegetables or spices. Can be assembled a day in advance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg