Description
Tiktok Spaghetti is a layered casserole combining a savory homemade red meat sauce with creamy Alfredo-coated spaghetti, topped with melted mozzarella cheese. This dish is baked to bubbly perfection for a comforting family meal with rich flavors and satisfying textures.
Ingredients
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Red Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup green bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed, chopped
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 pound ground beef, 80/20
- 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning
- 1 1/2 (24-ounce) jars spaghetti sauce
Pasta:
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 16 ounces spaghetti
Alfredo Sauce:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the Red Sauce: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Add 1 cup chopped onion and 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper, sauté until translucent. Stir in 1 tablespoon minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Add 1 pound ground beef, cooking and crumbling it until no longer pink. Drain excess grease. Season with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 3/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, and pour in 1 1/2 jars of spaghetti sauce. Stir and set aside.
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of water to a boil, adding 1 tablespoon salt. Cook 16 ounces of spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. Drain the pasta thoroughly.
- Make the Alfredo Sauce: In a separate pan, melt 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter over low heat. Add 4 cloves minced garlic and sauté gently until fragrant, about 1 minute. Sprinkle in 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour and cook while stirring constantly for 1 minute to form a roux. Remove from heat and slowly whisk in 2 cups heavy cream until smooth. Return the pan to the heat, then stir in 1 1/2 cups parmesan cheese and cook gently until melted and smooth.
- Combine Pasta with Alfredo: Add the drained spaghetti into the Alfredo sauce and toss until all the pasta is evenly coated.
- Assemble the Casserole: Spread the Alfredo-coated pasta evenly in the prepared baking dish. Carefully spoon the prepared red meat sauce over the pasta layer, taking care not to mix the layers.
- Add Cheese and Bake: Sprinkle 2 cups of shredded mozzarella over the top of the layered pasta and sauce. Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the casserole is bubbly.
- Rest and Serve: Let the casserole cool for 10 minutes after baking. Garnish with fresh parsley and a sprinkle of dried Italian seasoning for added flavor. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Use lean ground beef for a less greasy sauce.
- For a spicier option, add red pepper flakes to the red sauce.
- Freshly grated Parmesan gives better flavor than pre-grated.
- You can substitute half-and-half for heavy cream for a lighter Alfredo sauce, but it will be less creamy.
- Allow the casserole to cool slightly before serving to help it set for easier slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/8 of recipe)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 940mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
