Description

TikTok Million Dollar Spaghetti is a creamy, cheesy baked pasta dish featuring angel hair spaghetti smothered in a rich homemade Alfredo sauce, topped with a flavorful marinara meat sauce, and layered with three kinds of shredded cheese. This indulgent recipe combines tender pasta, savory browned beef and sausage, and a luscious blend of cheeses baked to bubbly perfection, making it a crowd-pleaser perfect for a comforting family dinner.

Ingredients

Scale

Pasta

1 lb. angel hair pasta or spaghetti

Marinara Meat Sauce

32 oz. marinara sauce
1/2 lb. ground beef (80/20)
1/2 lb. hot Italian sausage (mild works too)
1/2 onion, diced
1/2 green bell pepper, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced (divided)
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
Salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste

Alfredo Sauce

1 stick butter (8 tablespoons, divided)
3 cups heavy cream
2 cups freshly grated parmesan cheese
3 tbsp cream cheese, softened
7 garlic cloves, minced (divided)
Salt, red pepper flakes and freshly cracked pepper, to taste

Cheese Topping

2/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2/3 cup shredded fontina cheese
2/3 cup shredded provolone cheese

Garnish

Parsley for topping

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C) to prepare for baking the final dish.
Make the Alfredo Sauce: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. In a large skillet over medium-low heat, melt 6 tablespoons of butter. Add 7 minced garlic cloves and stir until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a low boil, then reduce to a simmer for about 5 minutes allowing the cream to thicken. Whisk in parmesan cheese and cream cheese until melted and the sauce thickens. Season with salt, red pepper flakes, and freshly cracked pepper to taste.
Cook the Pasta: Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook until al dente according to package instructions, usually about 3-5 minutes for angel hair. Drain and return to the pot, then pour in the Alfredo sauce and toss until the pasta is evenly coated. Set aside.
Browng the Meat and Vegetables: Clean out the Alfredo sauce skillet. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat in the same skillet. Add ground beef and sausage, breaking up the meat as it cooks for about 3-4 minutes until browned. Add diced onion, diced green bell pepper, and 3 minced garlic cloves. Sauté until the vegetables soften and the meat is cooked through, about 5 minutes.
Add Marinara Sauce: Pour marinara sauce into the skillet with the meat and vegetables. Stir in Italian seasoning, salt, and freshly cracked pepper. Simmer for a few minutes to combine flavors and heat through.
Assemble in Baking Dish: Grease a large cast iron skillet or a 9×13 inch casserole dish. Spread the Alfredo sauce-coated pasta evenly on the bottom. Pour the marinara meat sauce on top and spread evenly with a spatula.
Add Cheese Topping and Bake: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella, fontina, and provolone cheeses evenly over the top of the marinara meat sauce layer. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes until bubbly and hot.
Broil (Optional): For a golden, slightly crispy cheese crust, broil the baked spaghetti for an additional 5 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven, sprinkle fresh parsley on top for color and freshness. Serve hot and enjoy your indulgent Million Dollar Spaghetti.

Notes

Just like lasagna, the sauce can bubble over and spill onto the oven bottom. To prevent this, place a baking sheet lined with foil on the oven rack underneath the baking dish.
Using a cast iron skillet helps with even baking and developing a nice crust on the bottom.
Allow the baked dish to rest for 5 minutes before serving to let the layers set slightly for easier slicing and serving.
You can substitute half-and-half for heavy cream for a lighter version, but the sauce will be less rich.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
Calories: 850 kcal
Sugar: 6 g
Sodium: 780 mg
Fat: 57 g
Saturated Fat: 32 g
Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
Trans Fat: 0.5 g
Carbohydrates: 52 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 36 g
Cholesterol: 160 mg