Description
Delightful tiktok spaghetti brings Italian-American comfort to your dinner table with creamy, cheesy goodness. Hearty ingredients and simple steps make this viral sensation a quick, satisfying meal you’ll want to savor again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
Pasta and Base:
- 1 pound spaghetti (cooked and drained)
- 1 jar marinara sauce (24 ounces)
- 1 jar Alfredo sauce (16 ounces)
Cheese and Seasonings:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350F (175C), ensuring a consistent temperature for even cooking.
- In a skillet, brown ground beef or sausage with diced onion over medium heat, carefully draining any excess fat to prevent a greasy texture.
- Enhance the meat mixture by incorporating minced garlic, marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, allowing the flavors to meld together during a 5-minute simmer.
- Create the first layer in a greased 9×13 inch casserole dish by evenly spreading half of the cooked spaghetti across the bottom.
- Distribute half of the Alfredo sauce over the spaghetti, ensuring complete and uniform coverage.
- Apply the first portion of meat sauce directly on top of the Alfredo layer, creating a rich and flavorful base.
- Construct the second layer by repeating the previous steps: add remaining spaghetti, followed by the rest of the Alfredo sauce, and then the remaining meat sauce.
- Generously sprinkle a blend of shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses across the top, creating a golden, melty surface.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the cheese becomes fully melted and develops a bubbly, slightly golden appearance.
- Finish the dish by garnishing with fresh parsley and serve immediately while hot for optimal flavor and texture.
Notes
- Customize meat options by substituting ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a leaner or vegetarian version.
- Enhance flavor depth by using a blend of ground beef and Italian sausage for richer taste profile.
- Control sodium levels by choosing low-sodium marinara sauce and reducing added salt.
- Prep ahead by assembling the casserole earlier and refrigerating until ready to bake, which can save time during busy evenings.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 577 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 670 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg