Description
Discover the ultimate comfort food with Million Dollar Spaghetti, a cheesy baked pasta layered with smoky smoked beef, marinara sauce, ricotta, mozzarella and Parmesan. This crowd‑pleasing casserole serves six, cooks in under an hour, and delivers a rich, creamy texture perfect for family meals or potluck gatherings. Follow our step‑by‑step guide for a flawless bake that’s easy to prepare, reheats beautifully, and looks stunning on any food‑style board. Perfect for sharing and leftovers. Enjoy t
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb smoked beef, cooked and crumbled
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook spaghetti until al dente, drain.
- In a bowl combine smoked beef, marinara, ricotta, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- In a greased 9×13″ dish, layer half the spaghetti, half the beef mixture, and half the mozzarella.
- Repeat layers, top with Parmesan.
- Cover with foil and bake 25 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake 15 more minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let rest, garnish with parsley, and serve.
Notes
- For extra crispness
- sprinkle breadcrumbs on top before the final bake. Allow the casserole to rest before cutting to keep layers intact.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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