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Million Dollar Spaghetti

Yield

12 servings

Type

Stove Top

Time

40 minutes

Level

Beginner

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Prep Time: 15 Min

1 Pound Ground Beef 16 oz Spaghetti Noodles 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter 2 tbsp Olive Oil 36 oz (1 1/2 jars) Spaghetti Sauce 2 tbsp Garlic, minced 15 ounces Ricotta Cheese 8 ounces Cream Cheese 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese, shredded 1 cup Parmesan Cheese, shredded 1 teaspoon Salt 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning

Cook Time: 25 Min

Ingredients

In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Cook the dried pasta according to the package instructions until al dente.

Prepare the Pasta

In a separate skillet, warm the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and toast until golden brown. Add the ground beef and break it up with the end of a spatula. Cook it until no pink remains. Drain the renderings.

Brown the Ground Beef

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, cream cheese, Italian seasoning, and half of the mozzarella cheese.

Combine the Cheesy Ingredients

Pour 3 cups of spaghetti sauce into the cooked and drained ground beef. Mix the remaining 1 cup of spaghetti sauce into the cooked and drained spaghetti noodles.

Mix in the Sauce

Put the butter in the microwave and warm until melted. Place the melted butter in the bottom of a 9x13 casserole dish. Layer the Million Dollar Spaghetti accordingly: – Half of the spaghetti and pasta mixture – Cheese filling – Remaining pasta and sauce mixture – Ground beef and sauce mixture – Top with shredded mozzarella and parmesan cheese.

Layer the Million Dollar Spaghetti

Bake the Million Dollar Spaghetti at 375F for 15-20 minutes.

Bake to Perfection