Million Dollar Spaghetti
A comforting and indulgent layered spaghetti casserole featuring classic Italian flavors, creamy ricotta, savory sausage, and gooey mozzarella.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound sausage Italian sausage is recommended for more flavor.
- 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
- 12 ounces spaghetti Cook according to package instructions.
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese Divided for layering.
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper To taste.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in the marinara sauce and simmer for about 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine ricotta cheese, half of the mozzarella, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Assembly
- In a baking dish, layer half of the spaghetti, followed by the sausage and marinara mixture, then the cheese mixture.
- Top with the remaining spaghetti and the rest of the mozzarella cheese.
Baking
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs like basil or parsley. Pairs well with a crisp green salad and garlic bread.