Description
This decadent baked spaghetti features tender noodles, a creamy three-cheese layer, savory beef and Italian sausage sauce, and bubbly golden mozzarella on top. It’s easy, affordable, and crowd-pleasing—perfect for family dinners or potlucks.
Ingredients
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16 oz spaghetti noodles
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½ lb ground beef
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½ lb ground Italian sausage
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1 small onion, chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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24 oz marinara or spaghetti sauce
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3 tbsp butter
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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¼ cup sour cream
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1 cup cottage cheese or ricotta
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2 cups shredded mozzarella
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⅔ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
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Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
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Cook spaghetti noodles according to package directions until al dente; drain and toss with butter and ½ cup marinara.
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In a skillet, brown beef and sausage. Drain excess fat.
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Add onions and garlic to meat, cook until onion is soft.
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Add remaining marinara (all but reserved ½ cup), salt, and pepper; simmer for 5-10 minutes.
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In a bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, and cottage cheese or ricotta.
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Add half the noodles to the dish. Spread the cheese mixture evenly over noodles.
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Layer with remaining noodles, then spread meat sauce over the top.
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Sprinkle mozzarella and parmesan on top.
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Bake for 30-40 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. Let cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15-20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American/Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400-480
- Sugar: 5-8g
- Sodium: 700-850mg
- Fat: 21-27g
- Saturated Fat: 11-13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6-9g
- Trans Fat: <1g
- Carbohydrates: 35-40g
- Fiber: 2-4g
- Protein: 2-4g
- Cholesterol: 80-115mg