Million Dollar Spaghetti

Name: Million Dollar Spaghetti Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 24 oz pasta sauce, divided; 1 lb spaghetti, cooked; 15 oz ricotta cheese; 1 lb ground sausage, cooked and crumbled; 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Million Dollar Spaghetti is a cheesy baked pasta casserole layered with spaghetti, ricotta, cooked ground sausage, and mozzarella. It's a crowd-pleasing comfort dish that comes together quickly and reheats beautifully.

🌍American 🏷️Baked spaghetti 🏷️Spaghetti casserole 🏷️Pasta bake 🏷️Comfort food Cheesy

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Total

45 min

Servings

6

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$13–$21

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

24 oz pasta sauce, divided
1 lb spaghetti, cooked
15 oz ricotta cheese
1 lb ground sausage, cooked and crumbled
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

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Instructions

1
In a large baking dish, spread a thin layer of pasta sauce on the bottom.
2
Add a layer of cooked spaghetti noodles over the sauce.
3
Dollop ricotta cheese over the spaghetti and spread it into an even layer.
4
Add another layer of cooked spaghetti noodles.
5
Sprinkle the cooked and crumbled sausage over the spaghetti.
6
Pour the remaining pasta sauce over the top and spread evenly.
7
Top generously with shredded mozzarella cheese.
8
Bake in the oven at 350°F for 30 minutes, or until golden and bubbly.
9
Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Brown and crumble the sausage thoroughly before layering to distribute flavor evenly and avoid clumps.
Divide the pasta sauce between layers to ensure every bite has sauce, not just a thick layer on top.
Cover the casserole with foil for the first 15–20 minutes of baking if the mozzarella is browning too quickly.
Let the casserole rest 5 minutes after baking so the layers set and it slices cleanly.

Substitutions

Ground beef → ground turkey or Italian sausage (adjust seasoning if using plain beef)
Mozzarella → a mix of mozzarella and Parmesan (adds sharper flavor)
Ricotta → cottage cheese blended smooth or a mixture of cream cheese and sour cream

Storage & make-ahead

Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 20–25 minutes until warmed through, or microwave individual portions.