This million dollar spaghetti recipe has tons of Italian sausage, marinara sauce, and an irresistible cheese filling. It’s then topped with even more cheese and baked to golden perfection!
What is million dollar spaghetti?
It’s your new favorite pasta bake, that’s what! This pasta casserole is so tasty. Rumor has it that when you try a bite, you will feel like a million bucks. All that Italian sausage and cheesy pasta. It’s carb and cheese heaven. It’s all-out comfort food.
Ok, ok… so this million dollar baked spaghetti does take a little more time to prepare, but it’s SO worth it. And it’s straightforward to make, not at all complicated! You’ll also be saving a few bucks with this fairly inexpensive recipe that easily feeds a crowd.
What you’ll need
Spaghetti – it’s layered in this casserole to give lasagna vibes
Italian sausage – use mild, or hot if you want to bring the heat
Onion and garlic – classic aromatics for a flavorful base
Red pepper flakes – there’s not enough to make this really spicy! They give a subtle kick.
Marinara sauce – use a good-quality jarred variety, or make your own Easy Marinara Sauce if you’re feeling ambitious. You need two 24 oz. jars for this recipe (6 cups).
Mozzarella cheese – all that melty goodness on top!
Cream cheese – either take it out of the fridge a couple of hours before starting the recipe, or microwave it for 20-30 seconds so that it’s nice and soft. This makes things go much more smoothly.
Ricotta cheese – it adds an additional flavorful zip and creaminess to the cheesy inner layer
Parmesan cheese – can you really make an Italian-American pasta dish without parm? I don’t think so.
Garlic powder – this infuses additional garlic flavor directly into our cheese filling
Oregano – I love adding a classic Italian herb to complement the cheeses
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