Description
Viral TikTok spaghetti delivers a creamy, cheesy comfort classic that blends simple ingredients into an irresistible pasta experience. Rich marinara and cream cheese create a luscious sauce guaranteed to satisfy your comfort food cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb (453.6 g) ground beef (80/20)
- 16 oz (453.6 g) spaghetti
- 1.5 (24-ounce) jars spaghetti sauce
- 2 cups mozzarella
- 1.5 cups parmesan
Protein and Pasta:
- 4 minced garlic cloves
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 0.5 cup chopped green bell pepper
Dairy and Seasoning:
- 0.5 cup (1 stick) butter
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.75 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
Instructions
- In a skillet, warm olive oil and sauté diced onions and bell peppers until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, releasing aromatic flavors.
- Incorporate ground beef into the vegetable mixture, browning thoroughly over medium-high heat. Sprinkle salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning, ensuring even distribution.
- Pour spaghetti sauce into the meat mixture, reducing heat and allowing the sauce to simmer for 10 minutes, developing rich flavors.
- Simultaneously, bring a large pot of salted water to rolling boil. Cook spaghetti for 8-9 minutes until perfectly al dente, then drain completely.
- In a separate pan, melt butter and quickly sauté crushed garlic. Dust with flour and cook for 60 seconds, creating a roux base.
- Gradually whisk heavy cream into the roux, creating a smooth sauce. Slowly incorporate parmesan and mozzarella cheeses, stirring until completely melted and velvety.
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Layer cooked spaghetti in a baking dish, generously cover with red meat sauce, then drizzle alfredo sauce on top.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until sauce bubbles and edges turn golden brown. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Customize the heat level by adjusting the amount of seasoning or adding red pepper flakes for extra spice.
- For a lighter version, substitute ground turkey or plant-based meat instead of beef to reduce calories and fat.
- Ensure pasta is perfectly al dente by checking texture a minute before recommended cooking time to prevent overcooking.
- Make this dish gluten-free by using alternative pasta like chickpea or zucchini noodles and gluten-free flour for the alfredo sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 838
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 860 mg
- Fat: 54 g
- Saturated Fat: 28 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg