Description
Creamy TikTok spaghetti delivers a viral sensation of flavor and comfort. Homemade sauce blends cream cheese, tomato sauce, and seasoned ground beef for an irresistible pasta experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
Pasta and Cheese:
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings and Additions:
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C), ensuring the rack is positioned in the center.
- Boil water in a large pot and cook spaghetti until al dente, following package timing recommendations. Thoroughly drain and set aside.
- Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then gently sauté diced onions and minced garlic until they become translucent and aromatic.
- Add ground beef or sausage to the skillet, breaking meat into small crumbles. Cook until completely browned and no pink remains, then carefully drain excess fat.
- Incorporate marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper into the meat mixture. Allow to simmer for 5 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
- In a separate mixing bowl, blend softened cream cheese with grated Parmesan until smooth and well-combined.
- Gently fold the cream cheese mixture into the cooked spaghetti, ensuring even coating throughout the pasta.
- Transfer the coated spaghetti to a greased baking dish, spreading it evenly across the surface.
- Pour the prepared meat sauce over the spaghetti layer, creating a complete coverage.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese and remaining Parmesan over the top, creating a generous cheese layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until cheese becomes golden and bubbly with slight crispy edges.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving hot.
Notes
- Perfectly drain spaghetti to prevent watery sauce, shaking colander gently to remove excess moisture.
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for lighter, healthier protein alternatives.
- Use gluten-free spaghetti to make this recipe suitable for those with gluten sensitivities or celiac disease.
- Prep ingredients beforehand to streamline cooking process and reduce kitchen stress during meal preparation.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 592 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg