How To Cook: Baked Spaghetti (Million Dollar Spaghetti Recipe)

Ingredients

• 1 pound Spaghetti Noodles (cook according to package directions, drain)
• 1 pound Ground Turkey (lean or 93% lean, broken up while cooking)
• 1 teaspoon Salt (for seasoning meat and pasta water)
• 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder (adds flavor to turkey)
• 1 tablespoon Tony's Creole Seasoning (or any all‑purpose seasoning blend)
• 1 medium Onion (diced)
• 1 medium Bell Pepper (any color, diced)
• 3 jars Prego Spaghetti Sauce (24 oz each, any flavor you like)
• 1 jar Italian Sausage & Garlic Sauce (24 oz, adds savory depth)
• 2 jars Garden Chunky Combo Sauce (24 oz each, contains veggies for texture)
• 8 oz Cream Cheese (softened to room temperature)
• 8 oz Mozzarella Cheese (shredded)
• 8 oz Provolone Cheese (shredded)
• 4 oz Sharp Cheddar Cheese (shredded, for topping and color)
• 1 tablespoon Olive Oil (added to pasta water to prevent sticking)

Instructions

1. Prep Ingredients

   Remove the cream cheese from the refrigerator to soften, dice the onion and bell pepper, and measure out all sauces and cheeses.

   Time: PT5M

2. Brown the Turkey

   Heat a large skillet over medium‑high heat, add the ground turkey, season with salt, garlic powder, and Creole seasoning, and break it up with a spoon until fully browned, about 5‑7 minutes. Drain excess fat.

   Time: PT7M

3. Sauté Vegetables

   Add the diced onion and bell pepper to the skillet with the turkey and sauté until softened, about 3 minutes.

   Time: PT3M

4. Add Pasta Sauces

   Stir in the three jars of Prego sauce, the Italian sausage & garlic sauce, and the two jars of garden chunky combo sauce. Mix well and let the mixture simmer on medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

   Time: PT10M

5. Cook Spaghetti

   Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add a pinch of salt and a tablespoon of oil, then cook the spaghetti according to the package (usually 8‑10 minutes). Drain and set aside.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: 212°F

6. Mix Cream Cheese Blend

   In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese with the shredded mozzarella and provolone. Stir until smooth and uniform.

   Time: PT3M

7. Combine Noodles and Sauce

   Return the drained spaghetti to the pot, pour in any remaining sauce, and toss until every noodle is coated.

   Time: PT3M

8. Assemble the Casserole

   Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly spray the baking dish. Spread the sauced noodles evenly, dollop the cream‑cheese mixture over the noodles, then spread the hot turkey mixture on top. Sprinkle shredded sharp cheddar, followed by the remaining mozzarella and provolone.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 350°F

9. Bake Covered

   Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.

   Time: PT25M

   Temperature: 350°F

10. Bake Uncovered for Color

    Remove the foil and bake an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese on top is golden and bubbly.

    Time: PT10M

    Temperature: 350°F

Nutrition Facts

Calories

650

Protein

35 g

Carbohydrates

70 g

Fat

28 g

Fiber

5 g