Million dollar spaghetti

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground Beef (lean, 80/20)
• 2 cups Marinara Sauce (store‑bought or homemade)
• 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce (low‑sodium preferred)
• 12 oz Spaghetti (dry)
• 1 tablespoon Olive Oil (for browning beef)
• 2 tablespoons Butter (unsalted)
• 1 cup Heavy Cream (35% fat)
• 4 oz Cream Cheese (softened)
• 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese (freshly grated)
• 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese (shredded, low‑moisture)
• 1 cup Cheddar Cheese (shredded, sharp)
• to taste Salt (kosher salt)
• to taste Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning (optional)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Meat Sauce

   Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium‑high heat. Add the ground beef, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, and brown until no longer pink. Drain excess fat, then stir in the marinara sauce and soy sauce. Reduce heat to low and let simmer, stirring occasionally.

   Time: PT20M

   Temperature: medium‑high

2. Cook the Spaghetti

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente, about 8‑10 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.

   Time: PT12M

   Temperature: high

3. Make the Alfredo Sauce

   In the same skillet (or a clean saucepan), melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Add the softened cream cheese, stirring until fully melted. Mix in the grated Parmesan, season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, and simmer for another 3‑4 minutes until the sauce thickens.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: medium

4. Combine Pasta with Alfredo

   Return the drained spaghetti to the pot or a large mixing bowl. Pour the Alfredo sauce over the pasta and toss until every strand is evenly coated.

   Time: PT5M

5. Assemble the Baked Spaghetti

   Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x13‑inch baking dish. Spread a thin layer of the meat sauce on the bottom, then add half of the Alfredo‑coated pasta. Spoon the remaining meat sauce over the pasta, then top with the remaining pasta. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and cheddar evenly across the surface.

   Time: PT5M

6. Bake Until Golden

   Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly browned on top.

   Time: PT20M

   Temperature: 350°F

7. Rest and Serve

   Remove the baked spaghetti from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing. This allows the sauce to set and makes serving easier.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

550

Protein

30g

Carbohydrates

55g

Fat

20g

Fiber

3g