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Million Dollar Spaghetti

A rich and creamy spaghetti dish layered with a savory meat sauce and a cheesy topping, perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 12 oz spaghetti uncooked
Meat Sauce
  • 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
  • 1 cup onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 oz
  • 1 can tomato sauce 15 oz
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
Cheese Mixture
  • 15 oz ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 large egg

Method
 

Prepare the Pasta
  1. Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Make the Meat Sauce
  1. In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
  2. Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until onions are translucent.
  3. Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes.
Prepare the Cheese Mixture
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, and egg. Mix well.
Assemble the Dish
  1. In a baking dish, layer half of the spaghetti, followed by half of the meat sauce, and half of the cheese mixture. Repeat the layers.
  2. Top with remaining mozzarella cheese.
Bake
  1. Cover with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
  2. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and golden.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gFiber: 3gSugar: 5g

Notes

Let the dish cool for a few minutes before serving. This dish can be made ahead and frozen for later use.

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