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Million Dollar Spaghetti
A rich and cheesy baked spaghetti casserole that's perfect for feeding a crowd or a family dinner.
Ingredients
Pasta
- 1 pound uncooked spaghetti
Meat & Vegetables
- 1 pound Italian sausage (see note)
- 1/2 medium onion (chopped)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 24 ounce jars marinara sauce
Cheese Layer
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 8 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Cheese Topping
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Cook pasta until 2 minutes less than package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- Cook sausage and onion in a skillet until browned, then add garlic and red pepper flakes, cook 1 minute. Remove excess fat.
- Mix cream cheese, ricotta, parmesan, garlic powder, and oregano until smooth. Spread over cooked pasta and sauce layers.
- Layer half the pasta mixture in a baking dish, spread cheese mixture over it, then top with remaining pasta. Cover with mozzarella.
- Bake at 375°F for 30 minutes, then broil until cheese is bubbly and browned. Rest 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use a good quality marinara for best flavor. Leftovers are great reheated.