Description
Elevate dinner with viral TikTok spaghetti, a mouthwatering sensation blending creamy, zesty flavors that dance on your palate. Comfort meets culinary creativity in this irresistible dish you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef (or Italian sausage)
Pasta and Base:
- 12 ounces (12 oz) spaghetti
- 1 jar (24 ounces/24 oz) marinara sauce
- 1 jar (15 ounces/15 oz) Alfredo sauce
Seasonings and Dairy:
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 ounces (4 oz) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Fill a spacious pot with water, generously season with salt, and bring to a rolling boil over high heat.
- Submerge spaghetti into the bubbling water, stirring occasionally to prevent clumping, and cook until perfectly tender yet firm to the bite.
- Carefully drain the pasta in a colander, gently shaking to remove excess water, and set aside while maintaining its warmth.
- Select a large skillet and transform it into a flavor foundation by browning ground beef until it develops a rich, caramelized exterior.
- Incorporate cream cheese into the meat, stirring continuously to create a luxurious, velvety texture that coats each morsel.
- Pour marinara sauce over the meat mixture, allowing the ingredients to meld and intensify their collective taste profile.
- Layer the cooked spaghetti into the skillet, tossing thoroughly to ensure every strand becomes enrobed in the savory sauce.
- Transfer the entire mixture to a baking dish, spreading it evenly to prepare for the final transformative stage.
- Generously blanket the pasta with shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, creating a molten, golden canvas.
- Slide the dish into a preheated oven and bake until the cheese melts into a bubbling, irresistible golden-brown crust.
- Remove from the oven and allow the dish to rest briefly, letting the flavors settle and intensify before serving.
Notes
- Enhance flavor by generously salting pasta water, creating a more robust taste profile for the entire dish.
- Achieve perfect al dente texture by testing pasta 1-2 minutes before recommended cooking time, ensuring it remains slightly firm when bitten.
- Consider using whole wheat or gluten-free spaghetti for alternative dietary needs without compromising the recipe’s overall deliciousness.
- Save a small cup of pasta water before draining, which can help adjust sauce consistency and add a silky texture to the final preparation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg