HOW TO MAKE MILLION-DOLLAR SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE
The delicious dish known as Million Dollar Spaghetti lives up to its name in every respect. including layers of spaghetti, a rich beef sauce, and creamy cheese, all of which are baked to get the right texture. This baked spaghetti casserole is substantial, satisfying, and just what you need when you need to provide food for a large number of people!
This is an excellent recipe to prepare if you need to bring something to a potluck or deliver a meal to a friend who is having difficulty doing so since it has meats, vegetables, and grains all in one dish. It does not take up much room in storage and is simple to move around if you have extras.
Since it has the traditional characteristics of spaghetti, this meal will go well with a wide variety of Italian side dishes that you like eating. This casserole is already quite filling, so if you don’t feel like serving any sides with it, you won’t be missing out. Having said that, I often like adding a side dish as well as some bread so that I can soak up all of that great sauce. Here you can see a selection of some of my very favorites!
INGREDIENTS :
A 16-oz Pkg.Of dried spaghetti.
A lean ground beef.
1 Pound.Of Italian sausage.
A large jar.Of spaghetti sauce.
An 8-oz.Of ricotta cheese.
4-oz.Of softened cream cheese.
1/2 Cup.Of sour cream.
1 Tbsp.Of Italian seasoning.
2 Cups.Of shredded mozzarella cheese.
PREPARATION:
1st Step:
Prepare the spaghetti noodles according to the instructions on the box until they are al dente. Once it is finished, drain it and put it aside.
2nd Step:
Brown the ground beef and Italian sausage in a skillet over medium heat while the spaghetti is cooking. Once it has finished cooking, drain it and then combine it with the spaghetti sauce.
3rd Step:
Combine the ricotta cheese, cream cheese that has been melted, sour cream, and Italian seasoning in a bowl of medium size. Blend to a smooth consistency.
4th Step:
Spread a thin layer of sauce on the bottom of a casserole dish about 9 by 13 inches. On top of the sauce, sprinkle one-half of the spaghetti noodles.
5th Step:
Next, spread half of the remaining meat sauce equally over the noodles, followed by half of the ricotta mixture, and finally half of the mozzarella cheese. Continue this process with the remaining spaghetti, meat sauce, and cheese until the dish is completely covered.
6th Step:
Bake the casserole at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for about 40 to 45 minutes, or until the rims are bubbling and the center is heated. Serve hot, garnishing with fresh parsley, and enjoy!