Million Dollar Spaghetti

Ingredients

Scaled for your household (12 portions) · original serves 12

• Spaghetti16 oz
• Italian Sausage1½ lb
  or ground beef or turkey*)
• Brown onion1
• Garlic cloves6
• Jars Marinara Sauce2 oz
  divided)
• Italian Seasoning3 tsp
• Cottage Cheese8 oz
• Cooking cream8 oz + ¼ cup
  Original recipe breakdown · used in multiple steps

  • 8 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
  • ¼ cup sour cream
• Mozzarella3 cup
• Flat-leaf parsley (optional)to taste
  optional)

Method

1. 1

   Set the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

2. 2

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta al dente following the packet directions. Drain well; then return the pasta to the original pot. stir in 24 oz of prepared spaghetti sauce and toss to mix together. reserve.

3. 3

   In a roomy skillet, mix together Italian sausage, onion,; then garlic on medium-high heat. Cook until no pink remains and the onion is soft. Drain excess fat. mix in the remaining 24 oz of spaghetti sauce and 2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning. reserve.

4. 4

   In a medium mixing bowl, blend cottage cheese (or ricotta), cream cheese, sour cream, 1 cup mozzarella,; then 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning using a hand mixer. reserve.

5. 5

   At this stage, spread half of the spaghetti in the prepared baking dish, then top with the cottage cheese mixture. Spread the remaining spaghetti over the cheese mixture. Pour the meat sauce evenly over the top.

6. 6

   At this stage, bake uncovered for 35 to 45 minutes, until the casserole is heated through, adding the mozzarella on top for the last 20 minutes of the cook time.

7. 7

   Rest for about 15 minutes before serving.