Million Dollar Spaghetti

How to Cook Million Dollar Spaghetti

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1. Heat the oven to 190°C / 375°F. Brown the mince and onion for 8 minutes, add the garlic, passata, oregano and salt and simmer for 10 minutes.

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2. Boil the spaghetti for 2 minutes less than the packet says, drain and toss with a third of the sauce.

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3. Beat the cream cheese, cottage cheese, parmesan and parsley together.

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4. Layer half the spaghetti in a dish, spread over the cheese mixture, then add the rest of the spaghetti and sauce. Top with the mozzarella and cook for 30 minutes. Stand for 10 minutes.

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Things to Watch For

1. Soften the cream cheese.
2. Undercook the spaghetti slightly.
3. If your oven runs hot, check at 24 minutes.
4. Rest before cutting.

Changing the Recipe

• An eighth of a teaspoon of garlic powder per clove is the usual stand-in when you are out of fresh garlic — it will not caramelise the same way, but it carries the flavour.
• Fresh herbs work in place of the dried oregano at roughly three times the quantity — a teaspoon of dried is about a tablespoon of fresh, chopped.

What to Serve It With

Green salad · Garlic bread · Roasted broccoli · Red wine

Storing Leftovers

Keeps in the fridge for 4 days. Reheat slices covered.

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The Numbers per Serving

Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.