Description
Rich and creamy TikTok spaghetti blends sweet and spicy flavors into a memorable pasta dish. Midwestern comfort meets social media trend with this crowd-pleasing recipe you’ll want to share at your next gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) spaghetti
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
- 1 jar marinara sauce (24 ounces / 680 grams)
- 1 jar alfredo sauce (15 ounces / 425 grams)
Cheese Ingredients:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
Seasoning and Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Boil spaghetti in salted water according to package instructions until al dente, then thoroughly drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, brown ground beef over medium-high heat, seasoning with garlic powder, salt, and pepper until no pink remains.
- Pour marinara sauce into the skillet with cooked beef, reducing heat and allowing mixture to simmer for 5 minutes.
- Simultaneously, warm alfredo sauce in a separate saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally.
- Transfer drained spaghetti into a prepared baking dish, then gently fold in warm alfredo sauce until noodles are evenly coated.
- Carefully spread marinara and beef mixture across the spaghetti surface, creating an even layer.
- Generously sprinkle mozzarella and parmesan cheese over the entire dish, covering completely.
- Place baking dish in preheated 350°F oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until cheese melts and turns golden and bubbly.
- Remove from oven, let rest for 3-5 minutes, then garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with plant-based crumbles for a vegetarian version that maintains the rich, hearty flavor profile.
- Use gluten-free spaghetti to make this dish celiac-friendly without compromising texture or taste.
- Reduce cheese quantity for a lighter option, or use low-fat cheese alternatives to cut down on calories.
- Prep ingredients beforehand to streamline cooking process and ensure smooth, stress-free meal preparation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 65 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg