Million Dollar Spaghetti

Million Dollar Spaghetti

Step 1: Cook the meat [00:06]

Brown 1 lb of ground beef with 1 diced onion in a pan. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Once cooked, stir in 1 tablespoon of minced garlic and 1 jar of marinara sauce.

Step 2: Prepare the pasta and cheese mixture [00:18]

Boil 1 lb of spaghetti in water. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine 1 cup ricotta, 1 cup cottage cheese, 0.25 cup parmesan, and 0.5 block of cream cheese. Mix well and incorporate 1 more jar of marinara sauce into the cooked spaghetti.

Step 3: Assemble the dish [00:28]

Place 4 tablespoons of butter at the bottom of a deep casserole dish. Add half of the seasoned spaghetti, spread the cheese mixture on top, and sprinkle with 1 cup of mozzarella. Add the remaining spaghetti and top with the meat sauce mixture. Sprinkle the final cup of mozzarella cheese over the top.

Step 4: Bake [00:50]

Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 35 to 40 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden.