Million Dollar Spaghetti

It sure lives up to its name! Tastes decadent and comes together fast!

Category: Main Dish

Cuisine: Italian

Ready in 30 minutes
by patrick0307

Ingredients

Marinara Sauce

1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes

1 can (16 ounces) tomato sauce

1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste

2 teaspoons dried oregano

2 teaspoons dried basil

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1 box (16 ounces) spaghetti noodles cooked to package directions

Meat Sauce

1 pound ground beef

1 medium yellow onion chopped

1 small green bell pepper diced

4 cloves garlic minced

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Cheese Layer

8 ounces cream cheese softened

1/2 cup ricotta cheese

3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese divided (save 1 cup for sprinkling on top)

1/2 cup parmesan grated (we prefer freshly grated)

1/2 teaspoon dried basil

1/2 teaspoon dried parsley

salt & pepper to taste

parsley chopped (for garnish)


Directions

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.

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