Spaghetti Million Dollar (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Spaghetti section
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1 pound (16 ounces) cooked spaghetti, just until firm to the bite
→ Saucy meat mix
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1 pound of ground beef
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1 small onion, chopped finely
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1 diced green pepper
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2 teaspoons of cajun flavoring
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1 teaspoon powdery garlic
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1 teaspoon powdered onion
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1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
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One jar (24 ounces) of marinara sauce
→ Rich alfredo sauce
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Half a cup of butter without salt
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4 minced garlic cloves
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2 cups heavy cream
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2 cups shredded parmesan
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½ teaspoon coarse salt
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½ teaspoon black pepper
→ Cheese topping
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2 cups shredded mozzarella
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2 tablespoons of parmesan, shredded
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2 teaspoons optional parsley flakes, dried
# Instructions:
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First, preheat your oven to 350°F. Coat a 9x13-inch baking pan with spray oil and set it to the side. If your spaghetti isn’t cooked yet, boil it per the instructions on the box.
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Put a big skillet on medium-high heat. Toss in the ground beef, onion, bell pepper, cajun spices, onion powder, garlic powder, and Italian herbs. Break up the meat and keep stirring occasionally. Once the beef is browned and veggies are soft (about 10 mins), drain any grease if needed. Add the marinara and let the flavors mix on a low simmer for 15 mins.
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Melt the butter on medium heat in a stock pot or dutch oven. Add minced garlic, letting it smell fragrant after 30 seconds. Pour in the cream, follow with the parmesan, kosher salt, and pepper. Heat it enough for the cheese to melt and the sauce to appear a bit thicker.
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Take your cooked noodles and mix them right into the alfredo. Once they’re coated evenly, shift the whole thing into the greased baking pan you prepped earlier.
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Spread the meat sauce carefully over the spaghetti mix already in the pan. Sprinkle mozzarella and parmesan all over the top. Bake this uncovered for 15 minutes until the cheese looks melted and gooey.
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Sprinkle parsley flakes on top if you like, and serve it hot.
# Notes:
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For quicker cooking, try making the meat sauce while boiling the pasta.