Million Dollar Spaghetti Dish (Printable)

A baked spaghetti casserole with layers of savory meat sauce, creamy Alfredo, and melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.

# Ingredient List:

→ Pasta

01 - 1 pound spaghetti

→ Meat Sauce

02 - 1 pound ground beef
03 - 1/2 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
04 - 1 medium yellow onion, diced
05 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 24 ounces marinara sauce
07 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

→ Alfredo Layer

10 - 15 ounces ricotta cheese
11 - 1 cup Alfredo sauce
12 - 1/2 cup sour cream
13 - 1 large egg

→ Cheeses

14 - 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
15 - 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
02 - Boil spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
03 - In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef and Italian sausage, breaking apart until browned. Drain excess fat.
04 - Add diced onion and minced garlic to the meat mixture; sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until softened.
05 - Stir in marinara sauce, dried Italian herbs, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes then remove from heat.
06 - In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, Alfredo sauce, sour cream, and egg until smooth.
07 - Spread half of the cooked spaghetti in the baking dish. Layer half of the Alfredo mixture evenly over spaghetti, then top with half the meat sauce. Sprinkle with 1 cup mozzarella and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese.
08 - Repeat layers: remaining spaghetti, Alfredo mixture, meat sauce, and finish with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
09 - Cover dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
10 - Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until cheese is browned and bubbly.
11 - Allow to rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The three sauce layers meld into something richer and more satisfying than regular spaghetti
  • Feeds a crowd with leftovers that reheat beautifully for lunch the next day
  • Comfort food that still feels special enough for Sunday supper
02 -
  • Drain the pasta well or the bottom layer will be soggy
  • Room temperature ricotta mixes smoother than cold straight from the fridge
  • The resting period is not optional, I learned this the messy way
03 -
  • Grate your own cheese, the pre shredded stuff has anti caking agents that prevent melting
  • Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly
  • Use a meat sauce with some chunky texture for better layers
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