MILLION-DOLLAR SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE

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Layers upon layers of spaghetti, Italian sausage, ricotta, cream cheese and pasta sauce give this luxuriously rich casserole its million-dollar taste--without breaking the bank! ...MORE+ LESS-

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb uncooked spaghetti
1 lb bulk Italian sausage
1/4 cup butter, cut into fourths
3 eggs, beaten
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
1 container (15 oz) whole milk ricotta cheese
4 oz cream cheese (from 8-oz package)
1 jar (25.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic tomato basil pasta sauce
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (2 cups)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Cook spaghetti to al dente as directed on package; drain. Return to pan.
  • Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, cook sausage over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until brown; set aside.
  • Add butter, eggs, Parmesan cheese and basil to spaghetti; toss until butter is melted and spaghetti is evenly coated. Spread mixture in baking dish.
  • In medium microwavable bowl, place ricotta cheese and cream cheese; microwave uncovered on High 45 to 60 seconds or until softened. Mix well. Drop cheese mixture by spoonfuls over spaghetti mixture; spread evenly. Top with cooked sausage, pasta sauce and mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake uncovered 30 to 40 minutes or until cheese is melted and lightly brown. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

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