Indulge in the comfort of Million Dollar Spaghetti—a rich and satisfying casserole that’s perfect for feeding a hungry crowd. This layered pasta dish takes classic spaghetti to new heights with a luscious blend of cream cheese, ricotta, and sour cream, creating a creamy middle layer that contrasts beautifully with the savory marinara meat sauce made with Italian sausage and ground beef. Topped with a generous blanket of melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, this oven-baked masterpiece delivers bubbling, golden perfection in every bite. Easy to assemble and irresistibly flavorful, this dish is perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or special occasions, and its name says it all—it truly tastes like a million bucks!
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
While the spaghetti cooks, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and Italian sausage, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned and fully cooked through. Drain any excess fat.
Stir the marinara sauce into the cooked meat. Season with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Let simmer for 5 minutes, then remove from heat.
In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, ricotta cheese, sour cream, and 4 tablespoons of melted butter. Mix until smooth and creamy.
Spread 2 tablespoons of butter onto the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Layer half of the cooked spaghetti evenly over the buttered surface.
Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the first layer of spaghetti. Add the remaining half of the spaghetti on top of the cheese layer.
Pour the meat and marinara sauce mixture evenly over the top spaghetti layer.
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses evenly over the top of the casserole.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
After 30 minutes, remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
Remove the dish from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Serving size | 3200.7 grams (3200.7g) |
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Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
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Calories | 6757 |
Total Fat 509.80g | 654% |
Saturated Fat 253.20g | 1266% |
Polyunsaturated Fat 28.00g | |
Cholesterol 1672mg | 557% |
Sodium 10363mg | 451% |
Total Carbohydrate 230.60g | 84% |
Dietary Fiber 14.70g | 53% |
Total Sugars 54.00g | |
Protein 329.60g | 659% |
Vitamin D 219IU | 1095% |
Calcium 4723mg | 363% |
Iron 26mg | 144% |
Potassium 3565mg | 76% |
Source of Calories