Description
This Million Dollar Spaghetti is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for busy weeknights. Featuring layers of savory chicken or turkey sausage meat sauce, tender pasta, and a rich, decadent blend of cream cheese, ricotta, and mozzarella, this baked dish delivers a high-end flavor profile. It is family-approved, budget-friendly, and simple to assemble, making it a reliable staple for your dinner rotation.
Ingredients
1 lb spaghetti
1 lb chicken or turkey Italian sausage
1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
2 (24 oz) jars marinara sauce
2 cups mozzarella cheese, freshly shredded
8 oz cream cheese, softened
8 oz ricotta cheese
1 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp dried oregano
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375F and move the rack to the top third.
In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, ricotta, parmesan, garlic powder, and oregano until smooth and set aside.
Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the spaghetti for two minutes less than package directions.
Drain the pasta and return it to the pot.
In a large skillet, brown the chicken or turkey sausage, onion, and garlic over medium-high heat until cooked through.
Stir in the marinara sauce and red pepper flakes, simmering for 2 minutes.
Add the meat sauce to the cooked spaghetti and toss to coat.
In a baking dish, layer half of the meat sauce pasta, followed by the cheese mixture, and then the remaining pasta.
Top with mozzarella cheese.
Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and slightly golden.
Notes
Use turkey or chicken sausage to keep this dish free of pork products. The dish is freezer-friendly; assemble in a foil pan, cover tightly, and freeze before baking. Ensure you use high-quality marinara as it is the base flavor of the dish.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 40
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American