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Million Dollar Spaghetti

Million Dollar Spaghetti
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INGREDIENTS

  • 16 ounces spaghetti noodles
  • 1/2 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 pound ground Italian sausage or pork sausage
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 24 ounces marinara sauce
  • 3 Tablespoons butter
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup cottage cheese or ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Make Meat Sauce: In a large skillet, cook and crumble the ground beef and Italian sausage, seasoning with salt and pepper. Remove most of the grease. Add onions and garlic, cooking until the onion is translucent. Add all but ½ cup of the marinara sauce (reserve ½ cup for later) to the mixture and stir to combine. Set aside.
  • Prepare Noodles: Cook spaghetti according to package instructions, just until “al dente”. Drain, and place hot spaghetti in a large mixing bowl with butter and ½ cup reserved marinara sauce, tossing to combine.
  • Make Cheese Layer: Combine cream cheese, sour cream, and cottage cheese in a bowl and mix well.
  • Assemble: Pour HALF of the pasta into a 9×13’’ pan. Smooth the cheese layer on top. Top with remaining noodles. Add meat sauce on top and smooth into an even layer. Top with mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese.
  • Bake for 30-40 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Check around 20 minutes and if the cheese is browning too quickly, tent a piece of tinfoil over it. Wait at least 15 minutes before cutting and serving, to allow it to set up.