Description
Viral TikTok spaghetti delivers a flavor explosion with creamy, cheesy goodness. Comfort meets social media sensation, satisfying pasta cravings with minimal effort and maximum deliciousness you’ll devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) spaghetti
Seasoning and Cooking Ingredients:
- Salt (to taste)
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare a generously salted water bath in a large pot, bringing it to a rolling boil. Submerge spaghetti and cook until perfectly tender, approximately 8-10 minutes. Drain thoroughly and delicately coat with olive oil to prevent clumping. Reserve for layering.
- In a robust skillet, brown ground beef over medium-high heat until completely caramelized. Eliminate excess grease. Introduce finely chopped onions and minced garlic, sautéing until translucent and fragrant. Integrate marinara sauce and seasonings, allowing the mixture to simmer and develop rich flavors for 10 minutes.
- Craft the luxurious cheese blend by whisking ricotta, cream cheese, sour cream, mozzarella, Parmesan, and chopped parsley until uniformly smooth and creamy.
- Ignite the oven to 350°F. Strategically arrange cooked spaghetti as the foundational layer in a spacious baking vessel. Generously spread the velvety cheese mixture across the pasta surface. Cascade the robust meat sauce overtop, then lavishly sprinkle additional mozzarella and Parmesan for maximum decadence.
- Slide the assembled dish into the preheated oven, allowing 20-25 minutes of baking until the cheese transforms into a golden, bubbling masterpiece.
- Extract from oven, garnish with fresh herb accents, and serve immediately while piping hot.
Notes
- Prevent pasta clumping by stirring occasionally while cooking and using ample water.
- Choose lean ground beef to reduce excess fat and create a healthier sauce base.
- Enhance flavor depth by letting meat sauce simmer longer, allowing herbs and spices to meld together.
- Customize for dietary needs by substituting ground turkey or plant-based meat alternatives for a lighter protein option.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 505 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 3.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 105 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg