Million Dollar Spaghetti – Creamy, Cheesy, Family Comfort Food

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This Million Dollar Spaghetti is rich, cheesy, and baked to perfection—an easy comfort meal the whole family will devour.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients:

• ▢ 1 pound uncooked spaghetti
• ▢ 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
• ▢ 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• ▢ Salt & pepper to taste

Cheese Layer:

• ▢ 8 ounces cream cheese (1 block Philly), softened
• ▢ 8 ounces ricotta cheese
• ▢ 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• ▢ 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• ▢ 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F and move the rack to the top third of the oven.
2. In a medium bowl, mix all cheese layer ingredients until smooth. Set aside.
3. Boil a large salted pot of water. Cook spaghetti 2 minutes less than package directions. Drain and return to the pot.
4. Meanwhile, cook the sausage and chopped onion in a skillet over medium-high heat for ~10 minutes until browned.
5. Add garlic and optional red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute. Spoon out excess fat.
6. Transfer the sausage mixture into the spaghetti pot. Pour in marinara sauce. Toss until well combined.
7. In a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, layer half of the pasta mixture.
8. Spread the cheese mixture evenly over the pasta layer (it’s okay if it’s not perfect).
9. Add the rest of the pasta mixture on top. Spread evenly.
10. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
11. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
12. Remove foil and broil for a few minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
13. Let it rest 5-10 minutes. Cut and serve. (Note: It won’t cut into perfect squares while hot, and that’s okay!)

FAQs: Million Dollar Spaghetti

What is the million dollar spaghetti?
A rich, baked pasta dish layered with marinara, sausage, and a creamy cheese mixture.

Why is it called Million Dollar Spaghetti?
Because it tastes like a million bucks—super decadent, filling, and family-approved.

Can I freeze it?
Yes! Assemble and freeze before baking. Defrost overnight and bake as directed.

What sides go well with it?

• Garlic bread
• Caesar salad
• Roasted veggies

Is this like lasagna?
Kind of! It has similar layers, but uses spaghetti and a creamy cheese blend instead of traditional ricotta.

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