My Million Dollar Spaghetti
My Million Dollar Spaghetti
Ingredients
For the Alfredo Sauce
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 garlic, cloves, minced
- 2 cups Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning, a pinch
For the Pasta
- 1 pound spaghetti
For the Meat Sauce
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 24 ounces marinara or pasta sauce, 1 jar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning, a dash
For the Topping
- 2 cups medium cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 2
Cook the spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
⏱️ 10 min00
- 3
While the spaghetti cooks, brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain any excess grease. Season the beef with salt, pepper, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and a dash of Old Bay seasoning. Stir in the marinara or pasta sauce and simmer for 5-10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 15 min00
- 4
In a separate medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Whisk in the 2 cups of freshly grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and thickened. Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of Italian seasoning to taste.
⏱️ 10 min00
- 5
In a large bowl, toss the cooked spaghetti with the homemade Alfredo sauce until evenly coated.
⏱️ 5 min00
- 6
Spread the Alfredo-coated spaghetti evenly into the prepared 9x13 inch baking dish.
⏱️ 2 min00
- 7
Top the spaghetti layer evenly with the meat sauce. Then, sprinkle with the shredded mozzarella cheese, shredded medium cheddar cheese, and the 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese.
⏱️ 3 min00
- 8
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 350
- 9
Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
⏱️ 5 min00
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
My Million Dollar Spaghetti
For the Alfredo Sauce
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 garlic, cloves, minced
- 2 cups Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning, a pinch
For the Pasta
- 1 pound spaghetti
For the Meat Sauce
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 24 ounces marinara or pasta sauce, 1 jar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning, a dash
For the Topping
- 2 cups medium cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 2
Cook the spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
⏱️ 10 min00 - 3
While the spaghetti cooks, brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain any excess grease. Season the beef with salt, pepper, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and a dash of Old Bay seasoning. Stir in the marinara or pasta sauce and simmer for 5-10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 15 min00 - 4
In a separate medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Whisk in the 2 cups of freshly grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and thickened. Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of Italian seasoning to taste.
⏱️ 10 min00 - 5
In a large bowl, toss the cooked spaghetti with the homemade Alfredo sauce until evenly coated.
⏱️ 5 min00 - 6
Spread the Alfredo-coated spaghetti evenly into the prepared 9x13 inch baking dish.
⏱️ 2 min00 - 7
Top the spaghetti layer evenly with the meat sauce. Then, sprinkle with the shredded mozzarella cheese, shredded medium cheddar cheese, and the 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese.
⏱️ 3 min00 - 8
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 350 - 9
Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
⏱️ 5 min00