Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Million Dollar Spaghetti Alfredo recipe. Layers of savory Italian sausage, creamy ricotta cheese mixture, and decadent Alfredo sauce, all baked to perfection for a truly luxurious dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Spaghetti:
- 12 ounces spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound ground Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
For the Cheese Mixture:
- 1 (15-ounce) container ricotta cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Alfredo Sauce:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (for Alfredo sauce)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Cook the spaghetti until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, cook Italian sausage and garlic until browned.
- In a bowl, combine ricotta, sour cream, mozzarella, Parmesan, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- To make Alfredo sauce, melt butter, add cream, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and Parmesan.
- In a baking dish, layer Alfredo sauce, spaghetti, cheese mixture, sausage, remaining spaghetti, and more sauce.
- Bake covered, then uncovered, until bubbly and golden. Let rest before serving.
Notes
- Enhance flavors by using a mix of Italian sausage and ground beef.
- This dish can be prepared ahead and refrigerated before baking.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice or portion
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 43g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
