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Million Dollar Spaghetti

  • Author: madison
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Gluten-Free Option Available

Description

A comforting dish combining layers of pasta, robust meat sauce, creamy Alfredo, and gooey mozzarella cheese that transforms dinner into a memorable occasion.


Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground hamburger meat
  • 16 oz spaghetti noodles
  • 24 oz jar of spaghetti sauce
  • ½ chopped onion or 1-2 tbsp minced onion
  • Garlic powder
  • Onion powder
  • Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 stick butter
  • 16 oz heavy whipping cream
  • 1½ cups shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese


Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
  2. Boil a pot of water for the spaghetti noodles and cook them according to the package directions.
  3. While waiting for the water to boil, prepare the meat sauce by combining chopped onion, ground hamburger meat, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning in a medium pan over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink; then drain the grease.
  4. Add your spaghetti sauce to the cooked meat along with additional garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning to taste. Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally.
  5. Melt one stick of butter in another pan. Once melted, add in the heavy whipping cream and stir.
  6. Mix in the Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and about ½ to 1 tsp garlic powder. Stir until the cheese melts and thickens over medium-low heat.
  7. Pour the Alfredo sauce into your baking dish, mixing it with the drained noodles until well coated.
  8. Spread the meat sauce evenly on top of the Alfredo noodles without mixing.
  9. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese and bake at 350°F for about 20 minutes or until the cheese melts.
  10. Let the dish sit for about 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Allow flavors to meld by letting the dish rest after baking. Consider adding sautéed vegetables for extra flavor.