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Million Dollar Spaghetti Casserole Recipe

This viral Million Dollar Spaghetti, also known as "TikTok spaghetti," is packed with rich, cheesy layers and comes together quickly with six simple, budget-friendly ingredients. It's a quick, easy dinner the whole family will enjoy!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 8 people
Author: Melissa Johnson
Cost: $19

Ingredients

  • 16 ounce package spaghetti
  • One pound loose Italian sausage
  • Two 24-ounce jars marinara sauce
  • One 32-ounce container ricotta cheese
  • 8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
  • chopped fresh parsley, for serving

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Just think of the ocean-your water should be salty like the sea. Add the spaghetti and cook according to the package directions, until al dente. Drain the spaghetti and set aside.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook, breaking up the sausage as you cook, until the meat is no longer pink and is golden brown, about 12 minutes. Drain off the excess fat and set aside.
  • Pour a jar of the marinara sauce into a 9x13 baking dish.
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  • Add half of the cooked spaghetti and all of the ricotta cheese.
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  • Top with the remaining spaghetti.
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  • Top with the cooked sausage.
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  • Top with the remaining jar of marinara sauce.
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  • Top evenly with mozzarella cheese.
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  • Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes until mozzarella is melted and golden brown.
  • Let cool for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley.
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