Description
This Easy TikTok Alfredo Spaghetti is a delicious and comforting pasta bake that combines savory ground beef and Italian sausage meat sauce with creamy Alfredo sauce and tender spaghetti. Perfect for a family dinner, this recipe layers rich marinara and cheesy Alfredo-spaghetti mixture, then bakes it to golden, bubbly perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 1 pound spaghetti noodles
- 1 tablespoon salt (for pasta water)
Meat Sauce
- 1 pound ground beef
- 0.5 pound Italian sausage
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Alfredo Mixture
- 15 oz Alfredo sauce
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 to 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Garnish
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook until al dente. Drain and reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water for later use.
- Brown the meat: In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef and Italian sausage until fully cooked. Drain excess fat to keep the sauce from being greasy.
- Sauté onions and garlic: Add the finely chopped onion to the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds to release aroma.
- Simmer meat sauce: Pour in the marinara sauce, add Italian seasoning, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Let the sauce simmer gently for 5 to 7 minutes to develop flavor.
- Prepare Alfredo spaghetti mixture: In a separate bowl, mix together the Alfredo sauce, sour cream, grated Parmesan cheese, and garlic powder. Stir in the cooked spaghetti noodles. Add reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce and help it coat the pasta evenly.
- Preheat oven and prepare baking dish: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Layer in baking dish: Spread a layer of the meat sauce evenly across the bottom of the baking dish. Spoon the Alfredo spaghetti mixture over the meat sauce layer.
- Add remaining sauce and cheese: Spread the remaining meat sauce on top of the pasta mixture. Generously sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the top layer.
- Bake the casserole: Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Then remove the foil and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Rest and garnish: Allow the casserole to rest for 5 minutes after removing it from the oven. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired before serving.
Notes
- If you want extra cheesy texture, use 3 cups of mozzarella; for lighter, reduce to 2 cups.
- Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency, adding gradually if sauce is too thick.
- Italian sausage can be spicy or mild depending on preference.
- Allow casserole to rest so it sets and is easier to serve.
- Fresh parsley garnish adds color and slight freshness.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute spaghetti noodles with gluten-free pasta.
