Million Dollar Spaghetti
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4.7
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Million Dollar Spaghetti
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It sure lives up to its name! Tastes decadent and comes together fast!
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Ingredients
Marinara Sauce
- 1 can diced tomatoes 28 ounces
- 1 can tomato sauce 16 ounces
- 1 can tomato paste 6 ounces
- 2 teaspoons oregano dried
- 2 teaspoons basil dried
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 box spaghetti noodles cooked to package directions, 16 ounces
Meat Sauce
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion chopped
- 1 small green bell pepper diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Cheese Layer
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- ½ cup ricotta cheese
- 3 cups mozzarella cheese divided (save 1 cup for sprinkling on top, shredded
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese grated (we prefer freshly grated
- ½ teaspoon basil dried
- ½ teaspoon parsley dried
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- parsley chopped (for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Marinara Sauce
- In a large saucepan over low heat combine diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer on low for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove 1 cup of the marinara sauce and set aside for later.
- Add cooked spaghetti to the saucepan and toss to combine.
- Cover to keep warm. (The longer it sits the more flavorful it is!)
Meat Sauce
- In a large skillet (I used a 10-inch skillet) add the ground beef, onions, green pepper, garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook on medium-high.
- Once browned, remove from the heat, drain the grease, and add the reserved cup of marinara sauce.
Cheese Layer
- In a medium bowl, mix the cream cheese, ricotta cheese, 2 cups of mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, basil, parsley, salt, and pepper.
Assembling
- Add half the noodle and marinara sauce mixture to the prepared baking dish.
- Top with the cream cheese mixture and spread in an even layer.
- Top with the remaining noodle and marinara sauce mixture.
- Top with the meat sauce mixture and remaining cup of mozzarella cheese.
- Cover with aluminum foil. Bake for 25 minutes.
- Uncover and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
326kcal
(16%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 326 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 326kcal | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.7
6 reviews
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