Million Dollar Spaghetti
Serves 1
Directions
- 1Heat oil in a pan.
- 2Sauté onion, bell pepper, and garlic for 5 minutes.
- 3Add ground beef and sausage to the pan with the vegetables.
- 4Season the meat with salt and black pepper and cook until browned.
- 5Stir in marinara sauce and water to the meat mixture.
- 6Add dried basil, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper to the sauce.
- 7Allow the meat sauce to simmer with the lid slightly open, stirring occasionally.
- 8Place a pot of water on the stove and add salt.
- 9Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 10In another pan, melt butter over medium heat.
- 11Add pressed garlic to the melted butter and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 12Pour in heavy cream, stirring constantly, and bring to a gentle simmer.
- 13Let the Alfredo sauce thicken slightly.
- 14Stir in Parmesan cheese, garlic salt, and dried parsley until smooth.
- 15In a deep baking dish, toss the cooked spaghetti with the Alfredo sauce and spread evenly.
- 16Top the spaghetti with the meat sauce.
- 17Spread the meat sauce evenly over the spaghetti.
- 18Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the meat sauce.
- 19Bake the spaghetti dish in the oven at 350°F for 25 minutes.
- 20Broil for the last 3-4 minutes to brown the cheese.
- 21Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Ingredients
- 1 lb spaghetti
- 0.5 tbsp oil
- 1 diced yellow onion
- 1 diced green bell pepper
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 lb mild Italian sausage
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 28 oz jar marinara sauce
- 1 cup water
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 1 stick butter
- 3 cups heavy cream
- 2 pressed garlic cloves
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 tsp garlic salt
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- fresh parsley
Equipment
panpotbaking dishwooden spoonwhisktongsgrater
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