11/16/2025
Million Dollar Spaghetti has been around awhile and there are many methods to make it. This was my first shot, recipe below with adjustments I will make next time. Week night winner that will last a few days, easy. Have a great weekend.
-1lb Ground Beef
-1lb Spicy Italian Sausage
-1 White Onion, diced
-5 Cloves Garlic, minced
-1-2T Tomato Paste
-24oz Favorite Tomato Sauce. 32oz next time
-1lb Pasta, spaghetti
-12oz Ricotta
-8oz Cream Cheese, softened
-1/2C Parmesan, shredded
-1 Raw Egg
-1T Rosemary, fresh, finely chopped
-2T Basil, fresh, finely chopped
-Salt, Pepper, Italian Seasoning, Red Pepper Flakes…..all to taste, did not measure
-4T Butter
-12oz Mozzarella, sliced or shredded. Will do all shredded next time
**12” Cast Iron Skillet, Medium Heat, Olive Oil
**Add Onion, 4-5 min
**Add Garlic and Tomato Paste to middle, cook a few minutes. Bring together
**Add seasonings
**Add meat and sausage, brown 8-10 min
**Add Tomato Sauce, simmer 15 minutes, taste it and adjust seasoning as needed.
**Good time to cook pasta
**Cheese mix….Ricotta, Cream Cheese, Parm, Basil, Rosemary, Salt in bowl, mix and chill
**13x9 Casserole Dish, add butter to bottom of dish. Add half of cooked pasta
**Spoon over some meat sauce and mix well
**Add cheese mix, smooth over
**Add rest of pasta
**Add meat sauce, smooth over
**Add mozzarella on top
**Cover in 350 degree oven, 20 minutes
**Uncovered another 20 minutes
**Broil last 2-3 minutes if needed
**Cool for 5 minutes or so and serve