Description
A delicious baked spaghetti recipe with a creamy Alfredo layer and hearty meat sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound spaghetti noodles
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 pound ground beef
- 0 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
- 15 oz Alfredo sauce
- 0 cup sour cream
- 0 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 to 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 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.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef and sausage over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
- Add chopped onion to the skillet and cook for 2–3 minutes until soft. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5–7 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix Alfredo sauce, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, and garlic powder. Stir in cooked spaghetti. Add reserved pasta water if needed.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Spread a layer of meat sauce at the bottom of the dish. Layer the Alfredo spaghetti mixture on top.
- Add remaining meat sauce over the pasta. Top with shredded mozzarella.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 10–15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with garlic bread and a green salad.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg