The Viral Baked Spaghetti Casserole. Packed with a savory meat sauce, creamy Alfredo, and a delicious layer of melted mozzarella, this dish is a heartwarming meal perfect for dinner with friends and family. Now, let's get started on this comforting classic with a twist!
Ingredients:
🥩 1 pound ground beef
🧅 1/2 yellow onion, diced
🧄 1 tablespoon minced garlic
🧂 Seasonings of your choice
🍝 1 pound spaghetti
🍅 1 jar pasta sauce
🥣 Alfredo Sauce:
🧈 1 stick butter
🥛 2 cups heavy cream
🧂 Pepper, to taste
🧀 2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
🥛 Additional seasonings (garlic powder, as preferred)
🧀 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
🌿 Parsley, for garnish (optional)
🫒 Olive oil (for cooking the ground beef)
Equipment:
Large pan
Pot for Alfredo sauce
9x13 baking dish
Strainer for spaghetti
Mixing bowl
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large pan, add a drizzle of olive oil and heat over medium-high heat. Add in 1 pound of ground beef. Cook until the beef is halfway done.
Add to the pan 1/2 diced yellow onion and 1 tablespoon of minced garlic. Stir and continue to cook until the beef is fully browned and the onions are softened. Season with your choice of spices and herbs.
Stir in one jar of pasta sauce into the meat mixture, reduce the heat to low, and let it simmer.
Cook one pound of spaghetti according to the instructions on the package. Once cooked, drain and set aside.
For the Alfredo sauce, in a separate pot, melt 1 stick of butter over medium heat. Add 2 cups of heavy cream, and season with pepper and any additional seasonings you prefer. Once the mixture is warm, stir in 2 cups of grated Parmesan cheese, and keep stirring for another 2 to 3 minutes until it begins to thicken. Remove from heat.
Combine the cooked spaghetti with the Alfredo sauce in a mixing bowl.
In a greased 9x13 baking dish, layer the spaghetti and Alfredo mixture.
Top the spaghetti with the meat sauce, spreading evenly.
Sprinkle about 2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese over the meat layer.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and slightly golden.
Optional: garnish with chopped parsley for a fresh touch.
Let the casserole rest for a few minutes before serving.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 60 minutes
Cooking Tips:
Customize the seasonings in the meat sauce and Alfredo to suit your taste preferences.
Allow the casserole to sit for a few minutes after baking for easier serving.
Servings: 6-8
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