The Best Million Dollar Spaghetti

Name: The Best Million Dollar Spaghetti
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: Italian, American
Ingredients: 0.25 tsp Black Pepper; 5 tbsp Butter; 1 cup Cottage Cheese; 8 oz Cream Cheese; 0.33 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese; 1 lb Ground Sirloin; 1 lb Italian Ground Pork Sausage; 32 oz Marinara Sauce; 2 cloves Minced Garlic; 1 tbsp Olive Oil; 1 whole Onion; 1.25 tsp Salt; 1 bunch Seasoned Mixed Greens; 3 cups Shredded Cheese; 0.25 cup Sour Cream; 16 oz Spaghetti

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Italian 🇮🇹American High-Protein 💪Sugar-Free Comfort-Food

The Best Million Dollar Spaghetti layers tender noodles with a rich beef-and-sausage marinara, a tangy trio of cheeses, and a bubbly golden mozzarella-Parmesan top. It’s hearty, ultra-cheesy, and deeply savory—perfect for feeding a crowd at family dinners or potlucks. Expect a comforting baked casserole with creamy pockets and meaty sauce in every bite.

Prep20 mins
Cook1 hr
Serves10
DifficultyMedium

1

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion, 1 teaspoon salt, and garlic; cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add ground beef and sausage and cook, breaking them up with a spoon, until browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in 3 cups marinara sauce and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and keep at a gentle simmer while the pasta cooks.
2

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a large casserole dish.
3

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until just tender with a bite, about 7 minutes. Drain, then return the spaghetti to the pot. Stir in 3 1/2 tablespoons butter and the remaining marinara sauce.
4

Combine cottage cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, remaining salt, pepper, and 1 cup mozzarella in a medium bowl, and stir until well blended.
5

Add half of the pasta to the casserole dish. Spread the cheese mixture evenly over the pasta. Add the remaining pasta; cut the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons butter into thin slices and arrange over the pasta. Top with the meat sauce mixture, the remaining 2 cups mozzarella, and grated Parmesan cheese. Place the casserole dish on a rimmed baking sheet.
6

Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted and browned and the pasta is bubbling around the edges, 40 to 50 minutes. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with parsley if desired.